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Musée Granet, Aix-en-Provence
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In short
The Musée Granet sits in the former priory of the Knights of Malta, about 300 m south of the Cours Mirabeau in Aix-en-Provence. Its galleries hold European painting, nine Cézannes and the Planque collection of modern art. Entry is ticketed, and it opens at noon until 18:00, closed Mondays, which suits people who spend mornings in the old town. Allow one and a half to two hours.
The Musée Granet is the fine arts museum of Aix-en-Provence, on Place Saint-Jean-de-Malte in the Mazarin quarter, about 300 metres south of the Cours Mirabeau. It holds European painting from the 15th to the 20th centuries, nine works by Paul Cézanne and the Planque collection of modern art. It opens at noon, which suits visitors who spend the morning in the old town or at Cézanne's studio.
The collections fill the former priory of the Knights of Malta, next to the church of Saint-Jean-de-Malte. The museum opened in 1838 as the Musée d'Aix and was renamed in 1949, a hundred years after the death of the painter François Marius Granet (1775 to 1849), who left his paintings and drawings to his home town. A major restoration was completed in 2006, when the museum hosted an international exhibition for the centenary of Cézanne's death.
Cézanne and the main collection
Cézanne, born in Aix, is represented by nine works given by the French national museums in 1984, paintings and watercolours among them. The European collection includes Ingres's Jupiter and Thetis and many works by Granet himself, including his views of Rome and church interiors. Twentieth-century works donated by the collector Philippe Meyer add to the modern holdings.
The Planque collection
The collection assembled by Jean Planque went on view in 2011 with more than 180 works, including Degas, Monet, Van Gogh, Picasso, Léger and Giacometti. Part of it is shown in the Granet XXe annex in the Chapelle des Pénitents Blancs nearby, which reopens on 8 December 2026 with its own ticket (€4, or €2 reduced). Major exhibitions run each summer.
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Key information
🏛️Building: Former priory of the Knights of Malta
🖼️Collection: European painting from the 15th to 20th centuries
⭐Highlights: Nine Cézanne works; Ingres; the Planque collection (Picasso, Léger)
⛪Annex: Granet XXe in the Chapelle des Pénitents blancs
💰Currency: Euro (€ EUR)
🕕Time Zone: Central European Time (UTC+1; UTC+2 in summer)
Explore the area
Cours Mirabeau 300 m
Église Saint-Jean-de-Malte next door
Hôtel de Caumont 300 m
Aix bus station 800 m
Atelier de Cézanne 1.8 km
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Plan your visit to Musée Granet, Aix-en-Provence
Dates, opening hours and how to get there are below. Booking ahead secures your preferred day.
Highlights Include:
Cézanne
- Paintings and watercolours
Old masters
- Ingres' Jupiter and Thetis
- Granet's own works
Modern
- Planque collection: Picasso, Giacometti
What They Offer
Two sites
Main museum and Granet XXe
Shop
Bookshop
Mazarin quarter
Historic quarter around the museum
Visit duration
1.5–2 hours
Timed entry required No
Granet XXe
Visit the 20th-century collection in the chapel.
Cézanne trail
Continue to his studio on the Lauves hill.
Accessibility
Accessible with lifts.
Age limits
None.
What to pack
Ticket on your phone, ID for reduced or free entry
What to wear
Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
Touching the works, food and drink in the galleries, flash photography, large bags, selfie sticks
Amenities
Bookshop, cloakroom, restrooms
Tips for visiting Musée Granet, Aix-en-Provence
- Check the official website for current hours and prices before you go.
- Ask whether your ticket also covers the Planque collection at the Chapelle des Pénitents Blancs.
- Combine the visit with a walk along the Cours Mirabeau.
- Add Cézanne's studio for a full day on the artist in Aix.
- Visit in the morning during summer, when the afternoons in Provence get very hot.
Driving
Paid parking around the old town.
Public transportation
Easy walk from the old town; the Aix bus station is about 800 m away.
Address
The Musée Granet is on Place Saint-Jean-de-Malte in the Mazarin quarter, Aix-en-Provence. The Hôtel de Caumont is about 300 m away; the Atelier de Cézanne, about 1.8 km north, makes a good morning visit before the Granet opens.
Opening Hours
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday12:00-18:00
- Wednesday12:00-18:00
- Thursday12:00-18:00
- Friday12:00-18:00
- Saturday12:00-18:00
- Sunday12:00-18:00
Last entry: Ticket office closes at 5:30 PM
Closed on Mondays and on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December.
Admission will not be free on Sundays 1 November, 6 December 2026 and 3 January 2027.
Special events
Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm, more than 250 photographs, until 3 January 2027. Major summer exhibitions.
Best times to visit
Early afternoon.
Best days to visit
Tuesday to Friday.
Best months to visit
Any time.
Admission tickets
Prices and how to get tickets.
Musée Granet: Entry
Official ticket for the museum.
- Permanent collections
- Exhibitions
Ticket prices
Ticket prices are not confirmed yet. Check the official website or send us an enquiry.
Opening hours
Closed now · 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM · Last entry Ticket office closes at 5:30 PM
Visitor policy
Cancellation and prepayment
Tickets are generally non-refundable; check the museum's booking terms.
Children and admission
Reduced or free rates for young visitors; check the official site.
Groups
Groups must book in advance with the museum.
Pets
Only assistance dogs are admitted.
Photography
Personal photography without flash is generally allowed in the permanent collection; some temporary exhibitions forbid it.
Bags
Large bags and suitcases must be left in the cloakroom or are refused; bags are checked at the entrance.
Smoking
Not permitted inside the museum.
Accepted payment
At the desk by card.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Answers based on the museum's official information.
General
Granet was a painter born in Aix-en-Provence in 1775 who died in 1849. He left his paintings and drawings to the town, and the museum was renamed in his honour in 1949.
Yes, the museum holds nine works by Paul Cézanne, given by the French national museums in 1984. It hosted a major exhibition in 2006 for the centenary of his death.
It is a modern art collection assembled by Jean Planque, on view since 2011 with more than 180 works by Degas, Monet, Van Gogh and Picasso. Part is shown at the Chapelle des Pénitents Blancs.
It is in the Mazarin quarter of Aix-en-Provence, beside the church of Saint-Jean-de-Malte, in the former priory of the Knights of Malta. The Cours Mirabeau is about 300 metres north.
No, the galleries open at noon from Tuesday to Sunday. A morning at Cézanne's studio followed by the museum after lunch fits the timetable well.
Look for the Cézanne works, Ingres's Jupiter and Thetis and Granet's own paintings.
Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm runs until 3 January 2027.
Comfortable shoes.
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Timing & weather
It is closed on Monday and on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December. The ticket office closes at 17:30.
Allow 90 minutes to two hours. Add time for the Granet XXe annex.
Booking
A full-price ticket costs 14 euros and a reduced ticket 12 euros, including the current exhibition. Visitors under 18 and students under 26 enter free.
Families & accessibility
Yes, it has lifts. There is also a bookshop and a cloakroom.
Getting there
You can reach Musée Granet, Aix-en-Provence by public transport or by car. Both routes are described under How to get there on this page.
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) is the airport for Musée Granet, Aix-en-Provence, about 21 km away in a straight line.