Musée Charles-Friry
18th-century house of the former noble chapter: Flemish paintings, Georges de La Tour, faience, an infirmary and the studio of Pierre Waidmann.
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About the museum
The museum occupies an 18th-century house that belonged to the noble chapter of Remiremont, abolished during the Revolution. In 1828 the young magistrate Charles Friry moved in after his marriage. Passionate about history and art, he rescued objects linked to the town's monastic past and gradually built up a collection in his home. The house opens onto a park with two Baroque fountains and a century-old hornbeam hedge.
The collections were later passed down within the family, in particular to the collector's grandson, the landscape painter Pierre Waidmann, whose studio has been preserved. The house opened to the public in 1970 as a diocesan museum; the town took it over in the 1980s. In July 2020 the museum was extended with five new rooms and redesigned spaces.
The circuit presents medieval works (a processional cross with Limoges enamels, sculptures, stained glass), Lorraine, Italian, Flemish, French and Spanish paintings, prints by Rembrandt, Callot and Goya, faience, pewter, ivories and Audenarde tapestries. A hospital ward with its pharmacy, protected as a historic monument, holds a fine group of Lunéville faience. The museum bears the “Musée de France” and “Maison des Illustres” labels.
Highlights
- “Le Vielleur à la sacoche” by Georges de La Tour (c. 1640)
- Processional cross with Limoges enamels
- Studio of the painter Pierre Waidmann
- Hospital ward and protected pharmacy, with Lunéville faience
- Prints by Rembrandt, Callot and Goya
- Audenarde tapestries
Permanent exhibition
- Collections permanentes – Medieval works, Flemish and other paintings, prints, faience, the studio of Pierre Waidmann and a hospital ward with pharmacy.
- Founded
- 1970
- Operated by
- Ville de Remiremont
- Visitors per year
- approx. 3,256
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. The educational room welcomes school groups by appointment, as well as children at weekends and during school holidays.
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 room is available by appointment. |
