Musée municipal de la tour abbatiale de Saint-Amand-les-Eaux

The museum occupies a 17th-century abbey tower, featuring a monumental vaulted ground floor adorned with stone sculptures, ribbons, masks, and prominent moldings.

Established in 1950, the museum resides in the abbey tower built between 1626 and 1640 under Abbot Nicolas Dubois, reaching a height of 82 meters.

The museum displays an extensive collection of 18th-century Amandine ceramics, incorporating influences from the Far East and French-Belgian manufacturing traditions.

Located in Grand'Place, the museum opens Wednesday through Sunday, offering free admission and guided tours every hour during public opening times.

Saint-Amand-les-Eaux earned recognition as the first French city to train carillon players, with the abbey tower housing one of the region's largest carillons.

Location: Saint-Amand-les-Eaux

Official opening: 1950

Phone: +33327222455

GPS coordinates: 50.44900,3.42871

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:50