Discover and book the top Provence sights
Located in the heart of Arles the Museon Arlaten is really the 'Museum of Arles' itself. The museum was the initiative of the great local poet Frederic Mistral (1830-1914), it presents a all encompassing view of Provence from the end of the 18th Century up to today.
The truffle has a long history here in Aups; for many years now they have been grown, harvested, retailed, shared and eaten.
Guided tours of the facilities via the stages of fabrication and an walk through the history of the brand.
See the universe projected onto the roof of a large room filled with 65 comfortable seats, and wonder at the scale of it all.
Originally a stone quarry, the Carrieres de Lumieres has been transformed into a backdrop for a stunning audio visual show, where images are projected on to the walls and the floor. Each year a different artist and theme is chosen to lead the display.
This a popular museum to visit for anyone following the Lavender routes around Provence, attracting around 50,000 visitors per year.
This museum was created to protect one of the most important petroglyph sites in Europe, in the Merveilles Valley (valley of Wonders).
At the beginning of World War II, France interned all Austrian and German nationals who were living in France at the time, and Les Milles was the prison for the south eastern region.
Located not far from Aix centre, this museum and shop explains a little about the history of how this unusual sweet is made.
Originally founded in 1882, this family run business making traditional Scourtins survives to this day.
The Musee d'Allauch welcomes you in the heart of the old village of Allauch. It is housed in the Hotel de Ville, now totally restored.
This museum was founded in 1821 and the collection was originally housed in the Maison Carree, moving to its current location in 1907.
Museum charting the history of transport in the area, with lots of old vehicles to look at. Located in an old rail warehouse in Breil.
The Muséum d'Aix was founded in 1838 by Henri Coquand, geologist ; it is one of the oldest in Provence.
Collector Michel Houche, has filled his house in Avignon, with over 4000 different pieces of Coca Cola memorabilia, creating a unique collection which tells an interesting story behind the brand.
The Petit Palais museum owes its name to the familiar name of the Archbishops Palace in which it is installed, name that it was given by reference to the great neighbouring palace: the Palais des Papes.
This little museum is jam-packed from floor to ceiling with a great collection of vintage and classic motorbikes.
Acquired in 2001 the Commanderie de Peyrassol, an old Knights Templar staging post, is now one of the outstanding vineyards of Provence. Its reds, whites and rosés are to be found in the finest dining establishments in France and throughout the world.