Gallifet

About

Gallifet Art Center is a contemporary art museum and garden restaurant located in the Quartier Mazarin in the heart of Aix en Provence, seconds from the Caumont Art Center and the Granet Museum. Opened in 2011 by Nicolas Mazet, this late XVII century mansion presents works by both up and coming and established living artists. In spring and summer you can enjoy lunch in the garden as well as jazz or classical music concerts in the evenings. As a student in the college right opposite, Cezanne would gaze over onto Gallifet's shimmering honeycomb façade, which people say influenced the master's future painting style.

At a glance

• Typical visit: about 30 minutes