Musée Louis-Français
Museum in Plombières-les-Bains housed in the villa of the landscape painter Louis Français, currently closed to the public for renovation work.
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About the museum
The museum was founded in 1907, when the town of Plombières-les-Bains received the estate of the painter Louis Français (1814–1897), with his house and collections. Born in Plombières, the artist was a pupil and later a friend of Corot, and was among the first landscape painters to settle in Barbizon. He was elected to the Académie in 1890.
The villa was designed by the architect Théodore Ballu for the painter; it has a studio with a glass roof (atelier à verrière). Local donations and objects relating to the trades, the economy and the thermal history of the town completed the collections.
On display are numerous works by Louis Français and painters from his circle, such as Corot, Courbet and Troyon, as well as drawings and natural history, archaeology and military objects. The museum has borne the “Musée de France” label since 2003. It is currently closed to the public for renovation work.
Highlights
- Villa of the painter Louis Français, designed by the architect Théodore Ballu
- The painter’s studio with its glass roof
- Works by Louis Français and his friends of the Barbizon school
- Memorabilia of the thermal history of Plombières-les-Bains
- Founded
- 1907
Admission & discounts
The museum is currently closed to the public for renovation work.
Accessibility
The museum is currently closed to the public for renovation work.
Kids & families
The museum is currently closed to the public for renovation work.
Getting there & parking
The museum is currently closed to the public for renovation work.
Amenities & dining
The museum is currently closed to the public for renovation work.
Events & venue rental
The museum is currently closed to the public for renovation work.
