From the owner: Un hôtel particulier abritant un musée de peintures et objets d'art Héritiers en 1968 de la…read morecollection Doucet, Jean Angladon-Dubrujeaud et son épouse Paulette Martin sont à l'origine de la création du musée Angladon. Ouvert au public depuis 1996, le musée est surtout réputé pour abriter des chefs-d'oeuvre des XIXème et XXème siècles, parmi lesquels on compte les peintres Picasso, Van Gogh, Cézanne ou encore Modigliani. On y trouve également une très belle collection de mobiliers et objets d'art du Moyen-Age au XVIIIème siècle (J.Vernet, Boucher et H.Robert...). Le musée est situé dans un ancien hôtel particulier de la rue Laboureur, petite rue parallèle à la rue de la République. Sa mission profonde est de partager avec le public la somptueuse collection de peintures et de mobilier héritée du couturier Jacques Doucet (1853-1929), pionnier de la haute couture, amateur d'art et mécène précieux des artistes et des écrivains de son temps. Véritable écrin, le Musée Angladon - Collection Jacques Doucet veut offrir à ses visiteurs un moment privilégié d'observation, de partage et d'intimité avec les plus grands artistes de la modernité: Degas, Daumier, Manet , Sisley, Vuillard, Derain, Picasso, Foujita, Modigliani, Van Gogh et Cézanne ... La maison a conservé le charme d'un intérieur d'amateurs d'art, avec de nombreux tableaux, des meubles estampillés et objets d'art, répartis en salles thématiques: salle Renaissance, salons des XVIIe et XVIIIe siècles, cabinet d'Extrême-Orient.

We had arrived at 5:10pm which is 50 minutes before closing. We had driven almost an hour to the…read morelocation and had trouble parking. When we approached the front door we were told by the first person to greet us that the exhibit was closed. We explained that we had driven an hour to get there and would stay for just a short time to respect the 6pm closing. He then points us to the main check in/register area. I approach and are told that the exhibit is closed. I explained the situation and the person was just intransient. He said he could make no allowances and I could tell that he could care less that we had made an extreme effort to get there. It wasn't as if we were there at 10 minutes before closing. We have had very good experiences with service people on France on this trip up to today but found his attitude to represent what I have heard about civil service workers or officials in this country. He could care less about service and just had an attitude that I am done and don't want to be put off. I'm sure he could care less but I need to post this to ensure that others don't make the mistake that we made. Don't expect any leeway at all!! It left me with a bad feeling and I will be telling all that I know through posts and conversations about this bad experience.

From the owner: Un hôtel particulier du 18ème siècle En plein coeur de la ville, l'hôtel de Caumont abrite un musée…read mored'art contemporaine dans un site classé sur l'inventaire des monuments historiques. Il donne sur une cour ornée de platanes qui n'est pas sans rapeller nombre de ses homologues qui essaiment en Provence.

The real life upstairs studio of Paul Cezanne set in the hilly suburban outskirts of the town of…read moreAix-en-Provence. Massive windows allowing great light into the studio with period pieces and instruments used by the artist for his work. One can imaging the light cast upon the pieces which can be found in many of his works especially his still life pieces. The building houses a gift shop and is surrounded by a garden. Beware, besides mosquitos ... the studio is set in a hilly residential area with no street parking. Parking is several blocks away - uphill or down (with a subsequent corresponding descent or ascent upon the return!).

Museum tour was started with a short video of his life and then continued to Cezanne's studio. The…read morestudio is set-up as Cezanne may have left it. You will see his wooden model and fruit that may have been used to inspire his work. Gift shop to follow. I bought a pencil : ) Thought provoking experience. All pay homage to the mountain!

Cut and pasted from their website: "In its exhibitions as in…read moreits cultural programming, it offers a multidisciplinary vision combining anthropology, history, archaeology, art history and contemporary art, in order to show the public the various facets of the Mediterranean world and its ongoing dialogue with Europe." Quality/Quantity - Cool fort looking museum. Sorry, I am missing pictures. Also, see below. Ambiance - Huge location. I think 3 buildings that are connected by bridges which is very cool. Sorry, I guess the pictures did not get uploaded...? A great outdoor space, so many kids on field trips. Book store. Restaurant. Events; see their website. Clean bathrooms. Service - Self service. Price - Family rate = 18 Euros ($21 US) for two adults and 1-5 kids. 11 Euros ($13 US) for single adults or adults with NO kids. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success.

This is another must-see historical site to see when you are in Marseille. Unfortunately, due to…read morethe time constraints, we were not able to purchase a ticket and go up on top to walk across for a spectacular view of Marseille. Inside this contemporary museum, I understand it really shows off the beauty of European and Mediterranean culture. As astounding as all the displays are, one thing visitors should be aware of is the museum's photography policy. They have strict restrictions on photography, which they take very seriously, so adhere to the strict rule during your visit or risk losing your phone or camera. Very close to the waterfront and a great place to tour inside as well as the outside for stunning visuals. As for ticket prices, I cannot comment on those since my husband handled all of our reservations and admissions throughout the trip.

Amazing collection of early renaissance art. Includes 7 Botticelli. free entrance with clean…read morebathrooms. Can't ask for much more. However, there are not many English translations and the staff don't speak much English either.

From the owner: Une magnifique collection d'art médiéval L'ancien palais des archevêque, datant du 14e - 15e…read moresiècle, abrite une collection d'art médéval constituée de peintures italiennes du 13e au 16e siècle. Présentes également des sculptures de l'école d'Avignon du 12e au 16e siècle.

Finally made it today. It is a mansion converted into a museum. Bigger than I thought. A pretty…read moresculpture atrium overlooking the courtyard and center garden. A room with modern art. The rest were a collection of paintings and small Egyptian section. Currently the second floor is closed. I would call about hours, which change with different seasons. Also the close for an extended lunch break. Five stars because it is a free museum in a nice setting. Plan for a twenty minutes or more.

From the owner: Une belle collection de peintures et sculptures du XVème au XXème siècle dans un hôtel particulier…read moreLe musée Calvet, "jumelé" avec le musée Lapidaire, est le plus célèbre musée d'Avignon. Fondé en 1810 par le collectionneur Esprit Calvet, il est riche d'une collection de Beaux-Arts, peintures et sculptures du XVème au XXème siècle. On y trouve aussi une somptueuse collection de ferronerie du XIVème et XVème siècle. Le musée a inauguré début 2010 une salle consacrée à l'art moderne.Il est facilement repérable par la sculpture métallique imposante qui trône devant l'entrée, située rue Vernet.

Make a point of going to this museum to see the Cezanne…read morepaintings. There is usually a temporary exhibition of other artists.

We enjoyed the collection here and the layout of the museum. We are not art connoisseurs so I…read morecannot attest to the quality of the works, but we enjoyed both the museum itself and the work in the chapel. In fact, the architectural elements in the chapel were beautiful, and I was allowed to very carefully take a photo of only the ceiling! We were amused to see that the upcoming visiting exhibition is from our own area of the world and belongs to someone we had met on occasion.