The Musée Ciotaden invites you to admire this new temporary exhibition, organised with the kind support of the Association of Friends of the Notre Dame de La Garde Chapel.
Ex-votos are the expression of pious wishes.
Given to a patron saint by a believer, it is often a short dedication engraved on a marble plaque.
But they are also often paintings commissioned to depict a tragic or exceptional event.
In these cases, they provide a wealth of information for historical researchers, particularly those specialising in the maritime field.
Like the ex-votos in the Notre-Dame de La Garde chapel, which you can come and admire at the Musée Ciotaden.
Accompanied by their contextual study, you can discover the adventures of these fishermen from La Ciotat.
Given to a patron saint by a believer, it is often a short dedication engraved on a marble plaque.
But they are also often paintings commissioned to depict a tragic or exceptional event.
In these cases, they provide a wealth of information for historical researchers, particularly those specialising in the maritime field.
Like the ex-votos in the Notre-Dame de La Garde chapel, which you can come and admire at the Musée Ciotaden.
Accompanied by their contextual study, you can discover the adventures of these fishermen from La Ciotat.
Location
Location
Contact Exhibition of votive offerings from the Notre Dame de La Garde chapel in La Ciotat at the Ciotaden museum
- www.museeciotaden.org
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- Town location
- On the Haven
- In the historic centre
