Museum / Gallery Sights in Provence

LUMA is a non profit organisation based in Arles..

The museum groups 3 schools of painting - Toulon, Bourges and Paris - with over 280 works on show.

This museum houses a collection of around 250 chandeliers and a large library and collection of photos dedicated to these wonderful pieces of art.

Guided tours of the facilities via the stages of fabrication and an walk through the history of the brand.

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.

Between Alpilles and Montagnette, near Les Baux-de-Provence and St. Remy, the Museum of Aroma and Perfume Graveson-en-Provence welcomes you to the land of fragrances. For nearly twenty years in the former cellars of the Abbey of Saint Michel de Frigolet.

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.

This historic perfume factory is in the heart of the Old Town and is one of the oldest in Grasse, constructed in 1782.

The building itself has been protected as a historic monument since 1979 and is worth the journey just for that, let alone the art works inside.

Finally visitors will be able to experience the cave paintings of the Grotte Chauvet in the state of the art replica that has been created by artists and builders.

The Musee Reattu presents collections of ancient and contemporary paintings, sculptures, tapestry, photography and sounds. Amongst these is a collection of some fifty seven drawings by Picasso.

The truffle has a long history here in Aups; for many years now they have been grown, harvested, retailed, shared and eaten.

Located not far from Aix centre, this museum and shop explains a little about the history of how this unusual sweet is made.

Orange boasts the best preserved Roman Amphitheatre in the western world.

A small gallery with a good collection of contemporary and modern art. 

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.

Aurélien Raynaud displays his unique gift in capturing the wonderful wildlife kingdom in a range of artforms.

This wine museum situated just outside of Ansouis is a must for all wine lovers, and a fascinating for all amateurs.