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Museum / Gallery Sights in Provence

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Atelier Cezanne

Cezanne's work studio, as the famous French painter left it

Location
Aix-en-Provence

Cezannes studio was created in Aix-en-Provence in 1902 and this is where he worked until he died in 1906.

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Musee d’Histoire 39-45, Fontaine de Vaucluse Musee d’Histoire 39-45, Fontaine de Vaucluse

Musee d’Histoire 39-45, Fontaine de Vaucluse

A museum dedicated to the Resistance in Vaucluse during WWII

This museum exhibits photos, records and videos of life during the occupation of France, the resistance movement in the Vaucluse and pieces by poets, writers and artists.

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Musee des Merveilles, Tende

Archaeology & ethnology museum, showcasing one of the most important petroglyph sites in Europe

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

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Le Musee du Tire-Bouchon, Menerbes

Corkscrew museum & vineyard all in one near Menerbes

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

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Visit website Musee Reattu, Arles

Musee Reattu

Fine Art and Contemporary Art

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.

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Visit website Musee Departemental de l'Arles Antiques, Arles

Musee Departemental de l'Arles Antiques

From 2500BC to 6AD

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

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Visit website Musee de la Camargue, Arles

Musee de la Camargue

Museum dedicated to the Camargue in Arles

Located in the former farmhouse at Rousty Bridge the Camargue Museum reopened in November 2013 after a year of renovation.

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Visit website Musee de Faykod (De Faykod Museum), Aups

Musee de Faykod (De Faykod Museum), Aups

An outdoor exhibition of sculptures in a natural setting

Some 50 white marble sculptures by Maria de Faykod, renowned sculptor with numerous existing works. She had the original idea to open a garden which exhibit some of her work to the public.

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Visit website Calisson Museum, Aix-en-Provence

Calisson Museum

Take a visit to the place where they make Provence's most famous confectionery - Calissons

Location
Aix-en-Provence

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

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Musee d'Allauch Symbols and Sacred, Allauch

Foundations of the Occidental Christian culture

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.

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Village des Bories, Gordes

The remains of a bronze age village

Location
Gordes

Just outside the village of Gordes lies the archaeological remains of a Bronze age village. The Village des Bories dates back to around 2000BC. You can still see ancient sheep pens, stone beehive houses (bories) and bread ovens.

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Visit website L'Essentiel de Lavande, Grignan

L'Essentiel de Lavande, Grignan

Explore & discover the secrets of lavender 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!

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Site Memorial des Milles

Factory used as a prison during World War II, now a museum

Location
Aix-en-Provence

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.

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Visit website Musee du Vin Brotte, Chateauneuf du Pape

Musee du Vin Brotte, Chateauneuf du Pape

Free museum & wine tasting

Created in 1972 by Jeanne Brotte, this wine museum is unique in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. First a modest museum displaying an impressing collection of old tools it has been renovated in 2002 and 2014 now presenting you with a museography called “In the footstep of the winegrower”.

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Visit website Parfumerie Molinard, Grasse

Parfumerie Molinard, Grasse

Guided tours & perfume workshops

Location
Grasse

Grasse is the world capital of perfumes. At this museum you can discover the ancient tradition of parfumerie and learn how to create your own, unique scent.

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Petit Palais museum

Collections of ecclesiastical art from Medieval times to the early Renaissance

Location
Avignon

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.

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Musee Extraordinaire de Georges Mazoyer, Ansouis Musee Extraordinaire de Georges Mazoyer

Musee Extraordinaire de Georges Mazoyer, Ansouis

One man's impressive collection from the sea & inspired artwork

Georges Mazoyer was an accomplished diver and a talented artists. In 1975 he was inspired to create a museum full of his most treasured souvenirs from the sea and as a gallery for his own art.

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Visit website Motorbike Museum, Entrevaux

Motorbike Museum, Entrevaux

Vintage and classic motorbike collection split over 2 floors

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

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