Musee Fabre

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9 / 10

5 expert reviews

“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 Planet Lonely Planet
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"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 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 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 Frommer's
"One of France’s great provincial art galleries occupies the splendid former Hôtel de Massilian." Full review