Musée Charles-de-Bruyères
House in Remiremont bequeathed to the town by the lawyer Charles de Bruyères, with paintings, prints, faience, École de Nancy glass and medieval objects.
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About the museum
Charles de Bruyères (1823–1905), a lawyer born in Remiremont, belonged to a family of the old nobility linked to the dukes of Lorraine and to the town's noble chapter. As a collector, he had gathered portraits, paintings, art objects and furniture in his home. By will, he bequeathed his house and collections to his native town on condition that they form a museum. It opened its doors in 1913.
The collections are centred on the 18th century. They include mainly 17th-century Dutch paintings, Italian paintings from the late 17th and early 18th centuries and 19th-century French works, including those by painters from the Vosges. The museum also holds prints, notably by Dürer and Callot, European faience from Delft, Nevers, Rouen, Strasbourg or Lunéville, and an important group of École de Nancy glass, with pieces by Gallé, Daum, Legras and Paul Nicolas.
Part of the holdings comes from the former abbey of Remiremont, one of the most important women's abbeys in France: a Carolingian intaglio, Gothic statues, statuettes of confraternities and tapestries. The museum holds the “Musée de France” label.
Highlights
- “L'Armistice 1918” by Jules Adler
- Carolingian intaglio from the abbey of Remiremont
- Prints by Dürer and Callot
- École de Nancy glass (Gallé, Daum, Legras)
- Faience from Delft, Nevers, Lunéville and Strasbourg
Permanent exhibition
- Collections permanentes – Dutch, Italian and French paintings, prints, faience, École de Nancy glass and medieval works from the abbey of Remiremont.
- Founded
- 1913
- Operated by
- Ville de Remiremont
- Visitors per year
- approx. 8,333
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €2Holders of the Pass Lorraine, students and groups of 20 or more people |
| Visitors with disabilities | freeFree admission upon presentation of proof. |
| Students & apprentices | €2Reduced rate for students. |
| Groups (20+ people) | €2 per personReduced rate for groups of 20 or more. |
| Combined ticket for both museums (Charles de Bruyères and Charles Friry) | €6€3 at the reduced rate. |
| Individual guided tour | €2No reservation needed; subject to guide availability. |
| Group guided tour | €3 |
Payment by bank card, cash or cheque.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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 town states that the museum is fully accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
Visit booklets are available for children aged 4 to 7 and 8 to 12.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Individual guided tours on request, without reservation and subject to guide availability; information at reception or by phone. An educational programme is available for schools. |
