Ceramics Museum

  • Museum
  • Sciences and technology
  • Earthenware and Terracotta
Le Château, BP 16, 84240 La Tour-d'Aigues
Collection of earthenware from the Renaissance to the French Revolution.
The creation of the Musée des Faïences is closely linked to the history of the castle.

On two occasions, La Tour d'Aigues was a center for the production of original ceramics:
In the 16th century Jean-Louis-Nicolas de Bouliers, Lord of La Tour d'Aigues, transformed his medieval castle into a true Renaissance palace. He entrusted a craftsman, François Auriol, with the realization of a polychrome earthenware pavement for the chapel, imitating the decorations of the Renaissance castles of...

Services

Services

Car park
Animals accepted
Wifi

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Openings

Openings

All year 2025 - Closed on saturday, on sunday

Location

Location

Ceramics Museum
Le Château, BP 16, 84240 La Tour-d'Aigues
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Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • English
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Riverside
  • View over the vineyards
  • Mountain view
  • Village centre
  • Lake 5 km away
  • Waterside
  • Close to a public transportation
  • Bus stop < 500 m
Updated on 15 April 2025 at 17:28
by Sud Luberon Tourisme
(Offer identifier : 3904072)
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