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Musee Fabre

13 rue Montpellieret, 34000 Montpellier, France
04 67 14 83 00
Ranked #11 of 29 attractions in Montpellier
3.5 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
Most recent review
- Apr 19, 2012
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france
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12 reviews 12 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

The entry fee is steep if you wish to revisit again. There are not many great works of art to see. More

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Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
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13 reviews 13 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012

Very disappointed with my long awaited trip there. Asked for audioguide to the collection and told it was only available in French, I tried it but it was too difficult for me to get much benefit from it (only A'Level French I'm afraid), and most of the paintings I wanted to know more about were not described. I was told... More

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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44 reviews 44 reviews
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2012
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According to our guide book this gallery has one of the best collections of french art outside of Paris. I have to disagree with that. There was nothing particularly outstanding in the galleries at all and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone unless they happen to have specific interest in one of the artists featured there. Some rooms were devoted... More

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Pezenas
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53 reviews 53 reviews
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2012
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Art is not too special apart from the local artists - but a good way to see a grand house More

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Perpignan, France
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78 reviews 78 reviews
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2012

The museum is about 6 euros if you opt for the permanent collection (there is decor museum that you pay a little extra to go see, but we didn't have the time or inclination). The museum is very large, so I'd recommend starting with what you really want to see because we got museum fatigue by the time we reached... More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2012

This museum/art gallery was renovated over a four year period and well worth the wait. Frequent special exhibits make for a new and delightful experience every visit. Plus, a really good restaurant in the front courtyard adds to the pleasure. More

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Languedoc
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6 reviews 6 reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2012

Unlike neighbouring Nîmes, Montpellier does not have a contemporary art museum, but the recently renovated Musée Fabre has a vast collection of 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th century works (including a whole floor devoted to the gorgeous paintings of Pierre Soulages) and is the perfect place to while away an afternoon. There is also an excellent brasserie on-site which offers... More

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Pezenas, France
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52 reviews 52 reviews
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2012

It is wonderful that Montpellier has invest to open a large and well appointed museum and art gallery/ We live near Montpellier and have visited several times when they have presented special exhibitions of French artists. These exhibitions have been excellent, well presented and well laid out. But the main galleries are poorly signposted and confusing. Many of the exhibits... More

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Atlanta, GA
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6 reviews 6 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2012
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Food was average to slightly above average. Nice outdoor tables with a pleasant view. A bit pricey, but you're paying for the ambiance. More

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Barcelona
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34 reviews 34 reviews
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2012
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Don´t miss it if you like paintings. I was surprised to see paintings by some of the best artists. A total discovery. More

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