Musée municipal Paul Lafran
Municipal museum of Saint-Chamas in the former 17th-century town hall, with Arlesian costumes, everyday objects and votive offerings. Free admission.
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About the museum
The municipal museum has borne the name of Paul Lafran since March 10, 2000, in tribute to the founding president of the association “Amis du Vieux Saint-Chamas.” It has been housed since 1951 in the former 17th-century town hall in the old village.
Most objects come from donations or from forty years of archaeological excavations carried out by Paul Lafran and his team. At the entrance, a late 19th-century Arlésienne costume is on display; other pieces, clothing, ribbons, everyday objects and religious documents show the village's links with the Arles region. A small room at the back houses archaeological finds, but it is not currently open to visitors.
On the second floor, a 17th-century room with painted beams presents 19th-century ex-votos from the chapel of Notre-Dame de Miséricorde, along with works by contemporary artists inspired by Saint-Chamas, including P. Ambrogiani and René Seyssaud.
Highlights
- Late 19th-century Arlésienne costume at the entrance
- 19th-century ex-votos from the chapel of Notre-Dame de Miséricorde
- 17th-century painted room with exposed beams
- Works by René Seyssaud and other artists linked to Saint-Chamas
- Collections built from donations and local archaeological excavations
Permanent exhibition
- Collections du musée – Costumes, everyday objects, religious documents, archaeological finds, and the painted room with ex-votos and works by artists linked to Saint-Chamas.
- Operated by
- Commune de Saint-Chamas
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission.
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 by wheelchair.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Public parking at the harbor and coach parking at the fishing port.
The museum is located in the old town center, in a pedestrian zone; a public transport stop is less than 500 m away.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
On-site shop.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours and activities are offered; groups are welcome. Animals are not admitted. |
