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Things to do in Languedoc region: Musee Rigaud art museum in Perpignan

musee rigaudOne of the most interesting Art Museums in Southern France is Musee Riguad in Perpignan. This old 17th century Palace, was originally the workshop of the artist Hyacinthe Rigaud, a favourite of the court of Louis XIV. But it later served as a studio for a range of famous artists such as Picasso, Dufy, Maillol and Cocteau.

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Things to do in Southern France: Carre d'Art, Nimes

carre d artNimes' modern art museum, the Carre d'Art, was built in 1993 by English architect Norman Foster. The museum quickly established itself as one of the best museums of contemporary art in South France. Musee Carré d'Art hosts a number of visiting modern art exhibitions.

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Museums in Languedoc: Musee Etang de Thau

etang de thauWithin the charming framework of the village of Bouzigues (see Bouzigues), the Musee de L'Etang de Thau provides an interesting exposition of the ancient skill of shell-fish raising as well as traditional fishing techniques.

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Serignan art museum

serignan artThe little Languedoc coastal town of Serignan, just south of Beziers, is home to not only a modern art gallery, but also a popular contemporary theatre. In the centre of Serignan, a small hard working old Languedoc wine town, you will find a modern art gallery housed in a disused wine warehouse.

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Things to do Languedoc: Collioure Art trail

collioure art trail366The beautiful coastal town of Collioure in Southern France, has in the past been home to an impressive array of artistic talent, including Matisse, Picasso, Dufy, Derain, Rennie McIntosh and Maillol - all of whom were attracted by attracted by Collioure's "special light". With over thirty galleries and many resident artists still working in and around the town, Collioure is right to proclaim itself the "Town of Artists".

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Things to do in Montpellier France: Musee Fabre

musee fabreMontpellier's famed Modern Art Museum, Musee Fabre, has just completed a Euros 62m facelift. The museum has added a new wing and constructed a new walkway up to Musee Fabre. If you are looking for things to do in Montpellier, France, then a visit to this excellent art museum is well worth the entry price

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Best Languedoc Museums

art nimesIf you are a lover of history then you are in luck in the South of France. There are some excellent Languedoc museums covering a range of historical periods from the Dinosaurs through to the local resistance movement of the Second World War. Here is just a selection of our favourite 5 Languedoc museums.

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South France places to visit: Musee de l'Arles Antique

arles archeology museum366I reckon that Musee de l'Arles Antique, located in the city of Arles, is one of the best modern buildings I have seen. Arles' archaeology museum, was designed by Henri Ciriani and looks brilliant. The museum features a range of artefacts from the Roman period, including a scale model of the original Roman town of Arles.

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La Bambouseraie bamboo gardens

bambooClose to Nimes, you will find this wonderfully exotic garden, perfect for spending a day out in Languedoc. Created in 1855, La Bambouseraie was the first collection of bamboo plants seen in Europe.

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Best Languedoc museums: Villa Loupian

loupianThe excellent Villa Loupian Site Gallo-Romain museum of a Roman settlement in Languedoc provides an excellent day out for you and the children.

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Vincent van Gogh in Arles and the South of France

van goghVincent van Gogh is linked to two main places in the South of France: Arles and Saint Remy de Provence. He had initially travelled to the South of France from Paris in the hope of improving his health. It has been estimated that the combined value of his work from his 15 month period in the South of France, is well over $1.5 billion.

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Best South France Museums

carre d artIf you are a lover of history then you are in luck in the South of France. There are some excellent South France museums covering a range of historical periods from the Dinosaurs through to the local resistance movement of the Second World War. Here is just a selection of our favourite 5 South of France museums.

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Best South France art galleries

languedoc art museumsThe South of France has been home to a wide range of famous artists throughout history. Towns such as Arles, Montpellier, Toulouse, Collioure and Ceret all boastan impressive art heritage. Van Gogh, Gaughin, Picasso, Lautrec, Chagall, Miro, the Fauvist movement, and the Cubists group of painters have all come to work in the South of Francefor the "special light" and create some fantastic art and paintings. Go Languedoc! selects the best art galleries and sites to visit in the South of France.

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