Museums and galleries - Languedoc Roussillon, South France

Musée Fabre, Montpellier

Languedoc's only major art gallery. A relatively famous collection paintings, stretching from the 17th to the 20th century, but also housing a small photographic gallery and promoting twentieth century artists in a pavilion in the park opposite. Works by Delacroix, Dufy, Maillol and Rubens. Entrance €4.

Combine with: Lunch in one of Montpellier's best restaurants + Montpellier Zoo.
Read our in-depth report on the Musée Fabre.

Museum of Modern Art, Ceret

Close to the border with Spain is Ceret, a small town about 30 minutes' drive from Perpignan, and the unlikely host of one of France's top modern art museums. The museum hosts some very well-known artists, including Miro, Chagal, Dali, Matisse, Picasso and Braque. Located right in the centre of town - you can't mis it. Open 10am-7pm in mid-summer, and till 6pm from Sept 16th-June 14th. CLOSED TUESDAYS. Tel: +33 (0)4 68 87 27 76. Entrance €5.50.

Combine with: The castle and village of Castelnou, Perpignan, Collioure

Dali Museum, Figueres

Most museums just show art - the Dali Museum is a work of art itself. Designed by Dali himself, the building is as twisted and surreal as Dali's paintings and sculpture - with fabulously odd staircases, windows, alcoves and a maze of rooms housing some of his most famous works. One hour from Languedoc's southern border with Spain.
Entrance: €10

Combine with: A meal before or after in Perpignan.