10 of Provence's Top Musuems
If you appreciate art, Provence is the place to be. Many beloved French painters including Renoit, Picasso, Matisse and Chagall had homes here, and these have been turned into wonderful museums. Provence is also a great destination for contemporary art. Here’s our rundown on the top museums to visit while in Provence.
1. MUCEM - Marseille
Museum
Opening times: Wednesday to Monday, 10am to 8pm from 8 July until 3 September; 11am to 7pm from 4 September until 1 November; 11am to 6pm from 2 November until 30 April; 11am to 6pm from 2 May until 7 July
2. Hôtel de Caumont - Aix en Provence
Art Gallery, Building, Museum
Opening times: Daily, 10am to 7pm from 1 May until 30 September; 10 am to 6pm from 1 October until 30 April
3. Renoir Museum - Cagnes-sur-Mer
Museum
Opening times: Daily, except Tuesdays and specific bank holidays (25 Dec, 1 Jan and 1 May). From June to September, 10am to 1pm, 2pm to 6pm (gardens 10am to 6pm). From October to March, 10am to 12pm, 2pm to 5pm. From April to May, 10am to 12pm, 2pm to 6pm.
5. La Malmaison - Cannes
Art Gallery, Museum, Building
Opening times: July to August, Monday to Sunday, 11am to 8pm (Friday to 9pm); September, Monday to Sunday, 10am to 7pm; October to April, 10am to 1pm, 2pm to 6pm; closed on 1 January, 1 May, 11 November and 25 December. Closed May to June.
6. Musée National Message Biblique Marc Chagall - Nice
Art Gallery, Museum
Opening times: Monday, Wednesday to Sunday (closed Tuesday) 10am to 5pm (from November to April); 11am–6pm (from May to October). Closed 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May, 25 December.
7. Musée Granet - Aix en Provence
Art Gallery, Museum
Opening times: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 7pm; closed Monday.
8. Musée Picasso - Antibes
Museum
Opening times: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm; closed Monday.
9. Palais Longchamp - Marseille
Museum
Opening times: Daily, 8am to 8pm.
10. MAMAC (Musée d’Art Moderne et d’Art Contemporain) - Nice
Museum
Opening times: Tuesday to Sunday (closed Monday) 10am to 6pm (23 June to 15 October); 11am to 6pm (2 January to 22 January/16 October to 31 December). Closed 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May, 25 December.
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