The Fabre Museum is one of Montpellier’s major art museums, located in the city center. This art museum is dedicated to displaying a large collection of European artworks from the 14th to the 20th century.The museum is named after François-Xavier Fabre, a 19th-century Montpellier painter, and his personal collection forms the basis of the museum’s permanent collection. The Fabre Museum’s collection includes paintings, sculptures, drawings, and decorative art objects, covering a variety of artistic styles and historical periods.Among the most famous works on display in the museum are paintings by artists such as Rubens, Delacroix, Courbet, Monet, and Picasso. You can admire masterpieces such as Jean-Baptiste Greuze’s "The Death of Hippolytus," Eugène Delacroix’s "The Crusades’ Entry into Constantinople," and Gustave Courbet’s "Trouville Beach," to name a few.In addition to its permanent collections, the Fabre Museum also hosts temporary exhibitions featuring artworks by contemporary artists and thematic exhibitions. The museum also offers educational activities, guided tours and lectures to engage the public and deepen their understanding of art.The building that houses the Fabre Museum is itself a work of art, with a mix of classical and contemporary architecture. It has been expanded and renovated over the years to provide modern and welcoming exhibition spaces.If you are an art enthusiast or simply want to immerse yourself in art and culture during your visit to Montpellier, the Fabre Museum is a must-see. It offers a wide range of extraordinary works of art and a valuable window into the history and evolution of European art.
