Experts' Choice Award Musee Fabre
What the experts agree on
Founded in 1825 by painter François-Xavier Fabre, this standout provincial museum blends 17th-century, Baroque, and Victorian architecture, housing rich French masters, Fauvist works, and decorative arts.
“The building—combining a 17th-century hôtel, a vast Victorian wing with superb natural light, and a remnant of a Baroque Jesuit college—is a mixed bag of architectural styles. ”
– Fodor's
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Founded in 1825 by painter François-Xavier Fabre, this exceptional museum houses one of France’s richest collections of European art." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The museum was established in 1825 thanks to the generosity of local painter François-Xavier Fabre (1766-1837) who established a major collection here." Full review
Afar Magazine "A collection of French masters like Poussin and painters from the Fauvist movement, as well as a notable decorative arts collection." Full review
Frommer's "One of France’s great provincial art galleries occupies the splendid former Hôtel de Massilian." Full review
