The Collection Lambert , housed across a pair of magnificent 18 century mansions in the centre of Avignon, features an exceptional collection of modern art from the second half of the 20th century, Major works by Jean-Michel Basquiat, Sol LeWitt, Robert Ryman, Nan Goldin amongst many others. In the summer the museum is open daily. From September to June, the museum is closed Monday and Tuesday.

The Cantini Museum has a panorama of modern art housed in a 17th century mansion. The permanent collection includes works from post-impressionism, fauvism, cubism, various post-cubist trends of the 1920s and 1930s. Surrealism forms a major axis of the collection, due to the historical links with Marseille, which welcomed surrealist artists, writers and anti-fascist activists fleeing Nazism. From July 5, 2024, the collection displayed is being renewed with works taken out of storage. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 to 18:00 /closed Mondays +33413948330

Located in the Mazarin neighbourhood and housed in a beautifully restored 17th century palace, between a garden and a courtyard, the Centre d’art Caumont hosts many exceptional exhibitions including: Botero, a dialogue with Picasso; and the much praised Nicholas de Stael in Provence. Currently there is an exhibition on Marc Chagall and his evolving visual world focussing on work from the last year’s of his career.

Located in the very center of Aix en Provence, the Hôtel de Gallifet hosts artistic events for all art lovers. Nicolas Mazet threw open the doors of his family-house in 2010 as an innovative art centre which offers outdoor concerts and a program of conferences. Simple light dining in the garden is available. An adjoining boutique offers a quiet reading area and a selection of artists’ creations as well as art books published by the Hôtel de Gallifet.

The Musee Calvet, one of the top museums in France,  is housed in a beautiful 18th century mansion.  The collection was originated by an Avignon physician, Esprit Calvet and ranges from ceramics and furniture to fine arts.  There is a special display dedicated to the Avignon School of painters.  There is also a new wing dedicated to more modern art which has works by Bonnard, Manet, Sisley, Vuillard. +33490863384

The Granet museum is housed next to the church of St-Jean-de-Malte, in buildings previously owned by the priory. Restored in 2006 for the centennial of Cezanne’s death, the museum has a good permanent collection of Cezanne, Nicholas de Staël, and the very impressive XXe collection on loan from the Foundation Planque until 2026, the personal legacy of Jean Planque, a close friend of Picasso. + 33 (0)4 42 52 88 32