Motorcycle Museum, Marseille

Some 250 motorbikes are on show in this educational and enjoyable museum dedicated to the art of speed, from 19th century prototypes to futuristic racing machines. Housed in a renovated flour mill, the museum has four floors each devoted to a different period. Among the star exhibits are an experimental 1935 four cylinder MGC, equipped with an aeroplane engine, and a unique collection of Grand Prix racing bikes built by Jean and Henri Nougier between 1936 and 1971. You'll also see military motorcycles from the Second World War, Moto Guzzis, a Triumph T120 Bonneville, a Magnat Debon, Gnome et Rhône and San Sou Pap. Photo and details are from marvellous-provence.com