Musée Yvonne Jean-Haffen

About the museum

The museum occupies La Grande-Vigne, a residence on the port of Dinan that was at once the home, studio and main source of inspiration of the artist Yvonne Jean-Haffen (1895–1993). Owned by the town of Dinan, it has kept the atmosphere the artist created there and holds the “Maison des Illustres” label.

A painter, draughtswoman, printmaker and ceramicist, Yvonne Jean-Haffen began her career in Paris in the 1920s. She took part in decorative schemes for ocean liners and buildings, and worked in ceramics at Quimper and Sèvres. In 1937, she and her husband acquired a second home in Brittany: La Grande-Vigne, which also became a true creative space.

In the house's studio, she collaborated with Mathurin Méheut on the large decorations of the Institut de géologie in Rennes, now kept at the University of Rennes I. She also illustrated many books, including works by Roger Vercel, Roger Heim, Jean de La Varende and Yves Milon. She regularly entertained artist and writer friends, among them Mathurin Méheut, Roger Vercel and Florian Le Roy.

Each season, a temporary exhibition is shown in the house; in 2026, it accompanies a biography of the artist published in March.

Highlights

• Studio house of Yvonne Jean-Haffen, labelled “Maison des Illustres”
• Works by the artist: painting, drawing, printmaking and ceramics
• Link with Mathurin Méheut and the decorations of the Institut de géologie in Rennes
• Sloping garden and view of the port of Dinan

Permanent exhibition

• La maison-atelier d'Yvonne Jean-Haffen – Visit to the residence of La Grande-Vigne, the studio and the collection of the artist's works, in the atmosphere she created.

Operated by

Ville de Dinan

Admission & discounts

The entry ticket entitles the holder to the reduced rate at the Musée Mathurin-Méheut in Lamballe-Armor.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The museum is not accessible to visitors with reduced mobility. From the Rue du Quai, 70 steps must be climbed to reach the house; an alternative route through the garden's landscaped path exists, but the path remains steep with a gradual ascent.

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The museum is on the port of Dinan, at 103 rue du Quai, below the town; access is by a flight of 70 steps or by the garden path.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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