| How
about a cultural visit in Granville? |
| In
addition to the "House of Dior" Museum,
Granville has other museums as well... |
Old Granville Museum |
Richard Anacreon Museum of Modern Art |
| Situated
in the former "Logis du Roy", this museum relives the history
of Granville through the centuries from the days of cod fishing to a fashionable
seaside resort. Collection of regional costumes, furniture and lace headware.
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Richard Anacréon gew-up in Granville before moving to Paris where
he worked as a bookshop owner until 1959. His friendly nature enabled him
to meet many personalities in the literature and art circles that where
then "en vogue": Paul Valery, Claudel, Pierre Mac Orlan, Blaise
Cendrars, Jean Cocteau, Colette, Montherlant, Salmon... As year passed by,
Richard Anacreon had collected a great number of paintings and writings.
His paintings collection features such artists as Derain, Dufy, Picasso,
Signac, Vlaminck, Van Dongen, Utrillo... Through its books, letters, manuscripts,
photographs and pieces of art, the museum's permanent collection reflects
the literary and artistic life of Montmartre and montparnasse in the first
half of the 20th century. Some temporary exhibitions related to these artists
are regularly set up, and on these occasions, the museum invites the visitors
to attend specialised lectures given by guest speakers. |
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| Dates
and opening hours: |
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High season,
every day from 10:00am to 12:00pm and from 2:00pm to 6:00pm, except Tuesdays.
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High season,
every day from 10:00am to 12:00pm and from 2:00pm to 6:00pm, except Tuesdays.
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Low season,
Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 2:00pm to 6:00pm and by appointment.
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Low season,
Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 2:00pm to 6:00pm and by appointment.
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| Duration
of the visit: |
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30
to 40 mn. Free or guided visit
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45mn
to 1h30
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Information:
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Mrs
Michèle Chartrain (Keeper of the Museum)
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Mrs
Laurence Dupeyron (Keeper of the Museum)
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Tel:
02 33 50 44 10
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Tel:
02 33 51 02 94
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Fax:
02 33 50 36 33
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Fax:
02 33 51 98 52
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Source
and information:
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| Musée
du Vieux Granville, Musée d'Art Moderne Richard Anacreon
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| Comité
Départemental du Tourisme et de la Manche, Tourism Office |