Avignon: Art Museum
Places and attractions in the Art museum category
Palais des Papes
14th-century papal palace with frescoes The Palais des Papes stands as a monumental symbol of medieval Europe and the significant role Avignon played in religious history. This fortress-like palace, located in the heart of Avignon, France, is one of the largest and most important medieval Gothic buildings in...
Musée du Petit Palais
Renaissance masterpieces in 1300s palace Nestled in the heart of Avignon, France, the Musée du Petit Palais is a cultural gem that beckons art enthusiasts and history buffs alike. This museum, housed within a Renaissance-era palace, offers a deep dive into the artistic heritage of the region, with a focus on...
Louis Vouland Museum
The Louis Vouland Museum is a 17th and 18th century decorative arts museum in Avignon, housed in a hôtel particulier designed by Villeneuve-Esclapon.
Musée Calvet
La Fondation Calvet is an art foundation in Avignon, France, named for Esprit Calvet, who left his collections and library to it in 1810. The foundation maintains several museums and two libraries, with support from the town.
Musée Pierre de Luxembourg
The Pierre-de-Luxembourg museum in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon has been awarded the Musée de France label. Installed since 1986 in a former 14th century cardinal's livery, its permanent collections, of extreme quality, come from the religious...