Collections de Saint-Cyprien

Over het museum

The Collections de Saint-Cyprien grew out of the bequest of the painter François Desnoyer (1894–1972), who settled in Sète in 1945 and died in Saint-Cyprien. He was close to Jean Olibo, then mayor of the commune, and on his recommendation created his own foundation in Saint-Cyprien. Artists came to stay for a month in residence, housed and fed by the municipality, and left a work to the foundation in return.

On his death, Desnoyer bequeathed to the town more than 700 works from his personal collection, including works by major artists such as Maillol, Chagall and Gromaire. The François Desnoyer Foundation was established in 1975 in Saint-Cyprien and now manages the Collections. The holdings also include a library of artists’ books and monographs.

The collection has been supplemented by acquisitions of 19th- and 20th-century paintings, including works of the Barbizon school and by Chabaud, Lebourg, Luce, Loiseau, Utrillo and Denis. Located in the old village, the museum organizes several temporary exhibitions each year of painting, sculpture, photography or contemporary art, as well as lectures, concerts and workshops for adults and children.

Hoogtepunten

• Bequest of more than 700 works by the painter François Desnoyer
• Works by major artists such as Maillol, Chagall and Gromaire
• Acquisitions of 19th- and 20th-century paintings
• Regular temporary exhibitions, including artists from Roussillon
• Workshops for children, masterclasses and concerts

Vaste collectie

• Collection François Desnoyer – Collection of more than 700 works bequeathed by the painter François Desnoyer, supplemented by acquisitions of 19th- and 20th-century paintings.

Opgericht

1975

Beheerder

Ville de Saint-Cyprien (Fondation François Desnoyer)

Toegangsprijzen & kortingen

Also free for residents of Saint-Cyprien on presentation of proof of address. Reduced rate of €2 for job seekers and people with reduced mobility, and €3.50 with the pass découvertes. Payment by bank card, cash or check. Visits in foreign languages: €90.

Toegankelijkheid

• Rolstoeltoegankelijk: geen informatie
• Lift: geen informatie
• Aangepast toilet: geen informatie
• Gehandicaptenparkeerplaats: geen informatie
• Hulphonden welkom: geen informatie
• Tastmodellen / voelbare objecten: geen informatie
• Rondleidingen in gebarentaal: geen informatie
• Informatie in eenvoudige taal: geen informatie
• Audiodescriptie: geen informatie

The reduced rate applies to people with reduced mobility; the museum’s website gives no further information on accessibility. Dogs are not allowed on the museum grounds.

Kinderen & gezin

Erg geschikt voor kinderen & gezinnen

• Gezinsrondleidingen & workshops

The museum offers workshops for children, masterclasses during school holidays and an educational service for all ages.

Bereikbaarheid & parkeren

You can come by bike from Canet or Alenya.

Service & horeca

• Museumwinkel

Shop with merchandise and artists’ publications; an online shop lets customers collect their order at the museum. Toilets and a film screening room according to the tourist office.

Evenementen & zaalverhuur

Het museum heeft hierover geen informatie gepubliceerd.

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