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Musée Angladon

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The Musée Angladon, housed in an elegant 18th‑century mansion in the heart of Avignon, offers visitors a rare glimpse into the private world of collectors Jacques Doucet and Jean and Paulette Angladon-Dubrujeaud. Opened in 1996, the museum preserves Doucet’s remarkable collection of fine and decorative arts, ranging from Renaissance works to masterpieces of the 19th and 20th centuries. Among its treasures are paintings by Cézanne, Degas, Van Gogh, and Picasso, displayed in intimate rooms that evoke the atmosphere of a refined home rather than a formal gallery. The museum also features Asian art, furniture, and objets d’art, reflecting the eclectic taste of its founders. With its blend of great names and personal charm, the Angladon stands as one of Avignon’s most distinctive cultural spaces, inviting visitors to experience art in a setting that feels both historic and warmly personal.

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Location

Musée Angladon is located at 5 Rue du Laboureur in the heart of Avignon's historic center, housed in the elegant 18th-century Hôtel de Massilian, a short stroll from the Rhône River and within the pedestrian old town. This intimate art museum sits amid charming medieval streets, easily reachable on foot from Avignon Centre train station in about 10 minutes or by local bus through the UNESCO-listed city walls. Nearby landmarks create a vibrant cultural itinerary. The prestigious Musée Calvet and Musée Requien occupy adjacent buildings on Rue Joseph Vernet, showcasing fine arts, archaeology, and natural history collections. A brief walk leads to the Musée Lapidaire in the Baroque Jesuit chapel on Rue de la République, while Place de l'Horloge buzzes with cafés, theaters, and shops just steps away, connecting uphill to the Palais des Papes and Cathédrale Notre-Dame des Doms.

Musée Angladon

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