Musée Fabre

The Biennale was happening when we were there and it was mixed in with the permanent collection. For the most part I found their collection to be pretty flat - but there are some fascinating pieces as well - I was particularly taken by St. Marguerite slaying the dragon by Frederick Peyson - his life story is interesting but I don't think that the museum's video about the piece is getting the full story. I will have to do more research to determine if there was woman writer contemporary of his who was slaying dragons with her pen. If you found this helpful please like and follow.

The museum is nicely organised, and you’ll find a straightforward path to explore it. As you go from the ground floor to the top, you’ll discover each room with clear signs and helpful information.

Excellent museum with an extensive collection. Easy to spend hours wandering the exhibits.

Absolutely massive! The gallery just kept on going, hall after hall of impressive, historic art. Well presented, if not a little confusingly organised, the paintings and sculptures were nicely grouped together, but the halls didn’t really flow one into another and one can find themself getting a little lost. That said it’s very affordable and they have some highly coveted artists work, like Monet and Van Gogh. Overall, a great way to spend a couple of hours, just make sure you set aside 2/3 hours to fully cover it.

The museum was truly impressive! The Monets were a definite highlight — absolutely stunning to see up close. While the layout and map were a bit confusing at times, I eventually found my way around and really enjoyed the experience. A great mix of classical and modern works, definitely worth a visit if you're in Montpellier.

This is a must-go! The permanent collection is awesome, especially if you are into classic art. You can expect to find paintings from famous artists such as Monet, Van Gogh, Picasso, etc. But tbh, my favorite paintings are the medieval ones. The building is stunning. I recommend buying the tickets online in advance.

Established in 1828 by Francois Xavier Fabre. There are sculptures and a large collection of paintings including Rubens, Fabre, Degas, Delacroix and many by Gustav Courbet(15). This is a huge museum needing a minimum of 2-3 hours. It is a must see in Montpelier if you have time. It’s 5 minute from Place de Comedie.

Montpellier was at the end of a one month trip, so I almost skipped this one because I was museumed out, but another reviewers photos intrigued me. So glad I went! A nice diverse array of art. Beautiful frames. Beautiful museum design My photos don’t do the art justice, so definitely go! Fantastic inspiration if you like to paint, even if I am nowhere near the levels that exist here.