Museum / Gallery Sights in Provence

From cultivation right through to the essential oil, come here and discover the journey of a plant whose fragrance and many virtues have been our childhood companions!

The tour will tell you the fascinating story of soap in Provence, which starts in the Middle Ages.

Located in a gorgeous 18th century building int eh centre of Avignon, this museum's mission is to share with the public the wonderful collection of paintings and furniture inherited from the couturier Jacques Doucet (1853-1929).

LUMA is a non profit organisation based in Arles..

The Calvet Museum today houses works of art from the 16th to 20th century, and holds innumerable collections donated or bequeathed by patrons, art lovers and collectors, such as Baron de Montfaucon, Esprit Requien, Noël Biret, the Montlaur family, and recently Marcel Puech.

This a popular museum to visit for anyone following the Lavender routes around Provence, attracting around 50,000 visitors per year. 

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

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

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

Immerse yourself in the history of Provence by visiting this collection of archaeological remains.

A private collection of ornate, unusual and ancient corkscrews in the vineyards of the Domaine de La Citadelle.

See the universe projected onto the roof of a large room filled with 65 comfortable seats, and wonder at the scale of it all.

This little museum is jam-packed from floor to ceiling with a great collection of vintage and classic motorbikes.

This museum was created to protect one of the most important petroglyph sites in Europe, in the Merveilles Valley (valley of Wonders).

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

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

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