Musée de Vulliod Saint-Germain
Mansion in Pézenas with Aubusson tapestries, period furniture, 18th-century faience and objects linked to Molière’s stay in the town.
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About the museum
The museum is housed in a mansion in Pézenas. It offers a rare view of an interior as the Countess of Saint-Germain arranged it at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. The state rooms are decorated in the fashion of the period. The collection comes from a bequest by François de Vulliod; it became a municipal museum in 1942 and now carries the designation “Musée de France”. Donations have enriched it, in particular that of Dr Bastard, a doctor and collector of the early 20th century.
The rooms contain 17th-century Aubusson tapestries, made after cartoons by Charles Le Brun, which tell the story of Alexander the Great. There is also regional furniture from the 17th and 18th centuries, including Louis XIII-style cabinets, as well as sculptures, paintings, drawings, pastels and prints from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. One room is devoted to a collection of 18th-century faience from the workshops of Moustiers, Montpellier and Marseille.
The museum also preserves traces of the Molièrisme movement, launched by Albert Paul Alliès in 1893 after an earlier impetus from the town in 1836. It holds objects connected with Molière’s stay in Pézenas, including a painted medallion showing him as Saint John the Baptist, and the famous “observatoire” armchair, acquired through a national subscription.
Highlights
- 17th-century Aubusson tapestries on Alexander the Great
- Louis XIII cabinets and regional furniture
- Room of 18th-century faience (Moustiers, Montpellier, Marseille)
- Medallion of Molière as Saint John the Baptist
- Molière’s “observatoire” armchair
Permanent exhibition
- Collections de l'hôtel particulier – Interior of the 19th and 20th centuries with Aubusson tapestries, furniture, faience, works of art and Molière souvenirs.
- Founded
- 1942
- Operated by
- Ville de Pézenas
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Reduced | €2.50Teachers and students; groups of 10 or more (accompanying adults free); people who have taken a tour with the tourist office (annual ticket); holders of a disability card; job seekers and recipients of minimum social benefits |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Free for under-18s. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €2.50Reduced rate for holders of a disability card. |
| Students & apprentices | €2.50Reduced rate for teachers and students. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €2.50 per personFrom 10 people; accompanying adults free. |
Free admission: The first Sunday of the month and European Heritage Days
Free admission also for members of the Amis de Pézenas and the Amis des Musées d’Occitanie (on presentation of their membership card), licensed guides and holders of a press card. Payment by cheque or cash.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Pézenas - Pl. Bonnet · 8-min walk · 671 m
The bus stop “Pézenas - Pl. Bonnet” is about an 8-minute walk away (671 m); several lines serve it, including from Montpellier, Béziers and Roujan.
By car
Parking available
A car park is available nearby.
Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | Visits are self-guided. Educational workshops are offered to school groups. |
