This museum houses a collection of around 250 chandeliers and a large library and collection of photos dedicated to these wonderful pieces of art.
Mathieu Lustrerie Museum, Gargas
Museum & gallery dedicated chandeliers
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Petit Palais museum
Collections of ecclesiastical art from Medieval times to the early Renaissance
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.
Angladon Museum
The art collection of high-fashion pioneer Jacques Doucet
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).
Shan-Art Gallery
Gallery of modern & contemporary art in Aix
A small gallery with a good collection of contemporary and modern art.
Planetarium, Nimes
Discover the wonders of the universe from the comfort of an armchair
See the universe projected onto the roof of a large room filled with 65 comfortable seats, and wonder at the scale of it all.
Musee des Alpilles, Saint Remy de Provence
Archeology, natural sciences, ethnology, graphic arts and photography exhibits
Created in 1919, this museum is located inside a former townhouse, the Hôtel Mistral de Montdragon, which dates from the Renaissance period and is classified as an historical landmark.
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).
La Maison de Nostradamus
Museum dedicated to Nostradamus
This museum in the old town of Salon de Provence is dedicated to Nostradamus, who was most famously known for his predictions about the future.
Fondation Van Gogh
Gallery dedicated to the style of Van Gogh
Vincent Van Gogh moved to Arles in 1888, as so in hommage to the great master, the Fondation Van Gogh has collected works by contemporary artists that are in the style of Van Gogh.
Chauvet Cave - Caverne du Pont d'Arc Gallery, St Marcel d'Ardeche
Discover the famous prehistoric cave paintings at Chauvet Cave
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.
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Museum d'Histoire Naturelle
Great collection of dinosaurs and plant fossils
The Muséum d'Aix was founded in 1838 by Henri Coquand, geologist ; it is one of the oldest in Provence.
Village des Bories, Gordes
The remains of a bronze age village
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.
Musee de la Lavande
A collection of lavender processing equipment & the history of production of lavender products
This a popular museum to visit for anyone following the Lavender routes around Provence, attracting around 50,000 visitors per year.
Musee Simon Segal Contemporary Art, Aups
Over 280 canvases grouping 3 schools of painting
The museum groups 3 schools of painting - Toulon, Bourges and Paris - with over 280 works on show.
Emperi Museum in the Chateau d'Emperi
Beautiful museum with a stunning castle setting in Salon de Provence
An opportunity to discover Salon's heritage and view the work of contemporary artists in the regular exhibitions held at the Château.
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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MuCEM, Marseille
France's first national museum outside of Paris
This museum (Musée des civilisations de l’Europe et de la Méditerranée — MuCEM) showcases civilisations in the Mediterranean in the twenty first century, and has been developed by the French Ministry of Culture and Communication.
Musee Granet
Fine art gallery showing European paintings & sculpture
This is Aix's fine art gallery, housed in the 17th century Palais de Malte. The collections includes works by a variety of European painters, including two by Rubens and a small selection of Paul Cezanne.