Musée d'art sacré du Monêtier-les-Bains
Municipal museum of sacred art housed in the former penitents' chapel, with polychrome statues, Aubusson tapestries and precious-metal work; free admission.
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About the museum
The museum is housed in the Chapelle Saint-Pierre, the former penitents' chapel of the village center, listed as a historic monument. The nave dates from 1640 and the bell tower from 1753. The building stands on the site of one of the village's first chapels, whose origins are said to go back to the year 860.
Since 1997 the chapel has housed the Museum of Sacred Art of Le Monêtier. The collection belongs to the commune and comes solely from the 31 chapels and churches still standing in the municipal area. It presents polychrome wooden statues, Aubusson tapestries, precious-metal work, including the oldest processional cross in the Hautes-Alpes, and liturgical vestments dating from the 15th to the 19th century. The lighting and the warm atmosphere highlight the artistic quality of the works.
Highlights
- Polychrome wooden statues from the 15th to the 19th century
- Aubusson tapestries
- Oldest processional cross in the Hautes-Alpes
- Precious-metal work and liturgical vestments
- Penitents' chapel listed as a historic monument
Permanent exhibition
- Collection communale d'art sacré – Works from the chapels and churches of the commune: polychrome statues, Aubusson tapestries, precious-metal work and liturgical vestments.
- Founded
- 1997
- Operated by
- Commune du Monêtier-les-Bains
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission. Guided tours are free with registration.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- 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
For guided tours, the tourist office invites visitors to contact the guide in advance so the visit can be adapted.
Kids & families
The guided tour, aimed at adults, can be adapted for a young audience.
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 · approx. 1.5 hrs |
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| Good to know | Guided tours are organized by the Serre Chevalier Briançon tourist office, free of charge, with online registration. The commentary is aimed at adults and can be adapted for a young audience. |
