Maison Jean Vilar
The Maison Jean Vilar is a cultural landmark in Avignon, dedicated to the memory of Jean Vilar, founder of the Festival d’Avignon. Located in a historic mansion near the Place de l’Horloge, it serves as both museum and resource center, preserving archives, photographs, and documents that trace the evolution of French theatre in the 20th century. The house hosts exhibitions, screenings, and conferences, making it a living space where artists, scholars, and audiences engage with the legacy of Vilar’s vision. Its rooms evoke the spirit of innovation and accessibility that defined the festival, while the library and reading areas invite deeper exploration of theatre history. More than a memorial, the Maison Jean Vilar continues to inspire dialogue between past and present, ensuring that Avignon remains a vibrant stage for creativity and cultural exchange.
Avignon FranceMaison Jean Vilar is a cultural center and museum dedicated to the founder of the Avignon Festival, located at 8 Rue de Mons in the historic center of Avignon, Vaucluse department, Provence, southeastern France. Situated along the Montée Paul Puaux pathway amid medieval lanes, it houses archives, exhibitions, and a library on theater history just steps from key landmarks. Nearby attractions include the Palais des Papes a short uphill walk away, Place de l'Horloge with its vibrant cafés and theaters, the ramparts, Rocher des Doms gardens, Cathédrale Notre-Dame des Doms, and the Rhône quays leading to Pont Saint-Bénézet.
Palais des Papes
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Musée du Petit Palais
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Musée Calvet
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Musée Lapidaire
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Musée Requien
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Musée Angladon
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Musée Louis Vouland
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Musée du Mont-de-Piété
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Collection Lambert Avignon
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Palais du Roure
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Cloître saint Louis expositions
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Le Grenier à sel
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Bains Pommer
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Musée du Théâtre et des Spectacles
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Opéra Grand Avignon
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Théâtre Benoît-XII
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Théâtre du Chêne Noir
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Théâtre des Halles
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Théâtre de la Manufacture
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Théâtre du Balcon
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Théâtre Golovine
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Théâtre Episcène
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Théâtre de l’Arrache-Cœur
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Théâtre Notre-Dame
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Théâtre du Girasole
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Atezart Galerie Michel Perrier
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Galerie Ducastel
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Galerie Daniel Jean - Le Cube Vernet
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Galerie Rousset
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Gallery & Boutique John Gormsen
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Les Artisans de la Barthelasse
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Galerie La porte rouge
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Galerie des Augustins
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Arcane du Pape
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HAÏKU
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The Bridge of Avignon
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Jardin des Doms
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Basilique Saint-Pierre
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Les Halles d'Avignon
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Tour Saint Jean
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Parc Chico Mendes
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Remparts d'Avignon
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Fort Saint-André
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Tour Philippe‑le‑Bel
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Vergers Urbain V
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Abbaye de Saint Ruf
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Pétramale Garden
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Cloître des Carmes
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Jardin Georges Pompidou
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Cathédrale Notre-Dame des Doms
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Chapelle Saint-Martial
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Church of Saint-Agricol
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Église Saint-Didier
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Église Saint-Symphorien-les-Carmes
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Église Saint-Joseph-Travailleur
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Chapelle des Pénitents Noirs
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Chapelle des Pénitents Blanc
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Belvédère Panoramique du Rhône
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Passage de la Pyramide
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