Musée Granet, Aix-en-Provence: How to Visit and What to Do Nearby

Musée Granet sits on Place Saint-Jean de Malte in the center of Aix-en-Provence, housed in the 17th-century Priory of the Knights of Malta. The permanent collection spans European painting from the 14th through the 20th century, with notable holdings of 17th-century Italian and Flemish works. A dedicated gallery holds eight paintings by Paul Cézanne—who was born in Aix in 1839—along with his palette and other personal effects. The 2013 Planque collection extension added nearly 300 works by Picasso, Monet, Klee, and Giacometti. Admission is about €8. is just one of many options in Aix-en-Provence. Major attractions worth considering include Aix Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint Sauveur), Aix-en-Provence Old Town (Vieil Aix), and Château de La Gaude.