Musée Bernard-Boesch

About the museum

The Musée Bernard Boesch belongs to the City of La Baule-Escoublac but is located in the neighboring commune of Le Pouliguen, in the villa “Les Tamarins”. Bernard Boesch (1914–2005) was a painter and architect. After an initial career as a painter, he turned to architecture and took part in the rebuilding of the Atlantic coast after the Second World War. His work, influenced by Fauvism and by encounters with Matisse, Dufy, Buffet or Walch, evolved over 75 years of creation toward geometric, minimalist forms.

On his death, Bernard Boesch and his wife Nancy bequeathed to the City the villa and a collection of more than 1,400 works, with the mission of promoting art and artists. The villa, built in the early 20th century in Breton style, was completely renovated in 2013 by the Poilane architectural firm. The work was financed by the bequest, the Fondation du patrimoine, Cap Atlantique and the Département. The museum opened in May 2014.

Facing the bay of Le Pouliguen, the museum hosts temporary exhibitions, retrospectives and art events. Across the street, a studio house hosts artists in residence for three months; it is open to visitors depending on whether the artist is present.

Highlights

• Works by painter and architect Bernard Boesch (1914–2005)
• Bequeathed collection of more than 1,400 works
• Villa “Les Tamarins” in Breton style, facing the bay of Le Pouliguen
• Studio house for artists in residence, open depending on the artist’s presence
• Free admission

Permanent exhibitions

• Œuvre de Bernard Boesch – The museum regularly presents retrospectives of Bernard Boesch’s painting and architecture, drawn from the collection bequeathed to the City.
• Résidence d'artistes – A studio house hosts artists for three months; it is open to the public depending on the artist’s presence.

Founded

2014

Operated by

Ville de La Baule-Escoublac

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free admission.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• 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 listed as fully accessible to visitors with reduced mobility.

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The museum is near the Vélocéan cycle routes and the GR 34 hiking trail; it is easy to reach on foot or by bike.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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