Musée Jean Lurcát

Angers, France

The Gothic masterpiece was founded in 1175 by Henry II of England and it functioned as a hospital until 1875. A reconstruction of the dispensary occupies one corner of the Salle des Malades, and a chapel and 12th century cloisters can be reached through a door at the end of the gallery. 

Today the building houses the works of the 20th century artist Jean Lurcát and many of his vivid tapestries.

References:
  • Eyewitness Travel Guide: Loire Valley. 2007

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Founded: 1175
Category: Museums in France
Historical period: Birth of Capetian dynasty (France)

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4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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Cheese Man (13 months ago)
Go! It’s only €6! Really cool contrast to the Apocalypse Tapestry nearby and there are guides available in multiple languages. Plus you can see the cloisters which are calm and beautiful. Also loved the garden outside.
Paul Davis (14 months ago)
It is tempting to see these amazing tapestries for free but it is well worth paying the €6 entry to go beyond the barrier and see the collection up close rather than from a distance. But more importantly this also gives you access to the cloisters which for me was the high point of the visit. A remarkably calming place that was a real joy.
Courtney Sorrento (16 months ago)
A nice quiet place of contemplation, the tapestries are amazingly crafted and blend strong feelings of postwar angst and hope. The grounds and architecture are worth visiting in and of themselves! They have some great materials to help young ones (and older ones) to understand the messages better.
My Quang Tuyet (2 years ago)
Great place for abstract art lovers It costs me 6€ for the ticket, but it covers 2 museum within the place. The museum mainly focuses on the art of tapestry. I personally think the art is fascinating, not much disturbing as someone’s review about. The museum has a lovely garden outside, it’s free if you just want to have some shades during the hot weather
Vijay Bhardwaj (3 years ago)
Very calm atmosphere for the display of a very disturbing subject. A must visit for anyone who loves art but dislikes the inhumanity in humankind.
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