Musee Calvet

"Worth a visit for the beauty and balance of its architecture alone, this fine old museum contains a rich collection of antiquities and classically inspired works." Full review

"The elegant Hôtel de Villeneuve-Martignan (built 1741–54) provides a fitting backdrop for Avignon's fine-arts museum, with 16th- to 20th-century oil paintings." Full review

"Behind the Baroque façade of the Jesuit college chapel visitors can admire the archaeological collection of the Calvet museum." Full review

"This museum founded by Dr Esprit Calvet houses numerous sculptures, fine gold- and silver-plate and earthenware (Puech Bequest) and French, Flemish and Italian paintings from the 16C-19C." Full review

"Housed in what was formerly an 18th-century private home, the Musée Calvet is Avignon’s top fine art museum." Full review