Discover · Art and heritage
Cultural Tourism
Abbeys, charterhouses and art foundations
From Romanesque art to contemporary sculpture, the region offers wonderful visits. Here are our favourite places for a cultural day between swims.
Maures range · Collobrières
The Chartreuse de la Verne
Built between the 12th and 18th centuries from serpentine, a local green stone, it blends into the cork oaks and chestnut trees.
12th-century Romanesque art
Le Thoronet Abbey
A Cistercian masterpiece, like Sénanque and Silvacane. Its exceptional acoustics make it a favourite venue for Gregorian chant.
Saint-Paul-de-Vence
The Fondation Maeght
A major centre of modern and contemporary art, where Giacometti and Miró hold pride of place. The building by architect Josep Lluís Sert is worth the trip on its own.
Le Muy
The Fondation Venet
Founded in 2014 by Bernar Venet, it displays his monumental steel sculptures in a large park, along with works by other artists.
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