The Musée Granet is a fine arts museum in Aix-en-Provence, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of southern France. It is also known as the Granet Museum. Its address is Place Saint-Jean de Malte, in the 13100 postcode, close to the heart of the old town.
The building
The museum occupies a former priory of the Knights of Malta, so a visit begins with the setting as much as the collection. The old stone of the priory gives the galleries a quiet, historic character that suits an afternoon of looking.
The collection
The museum holds fine arts from several periods. Visitors come for the works by Cézanne, the painter associated with Aix, and for pieces by Picasso, alongside works by old masters. The mix makes it possible to move from older European painting to the modern work that followed, without leaving the building.
Planning a visit
- Allow a relaxed hour or two for the galleries, more if you enjoy Cézanne in particular.
- Check the museum's current opening times and admission before you travel, as these can change.
- To confirm details by phone, the museum can be reached at +33 4 42 52 53 32.
Aix-en-Provence itself is an easy place to pair with the museum. Its streets, squares and cafés surround the galleries, so a morning of art can be followed by a walk through the town, which is a good way to see how the region shaped the painters whose work is on display.