Musée du Touquet-Paris-Plage, Modern art museum in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France.
The Musée du Touquet-Paris-Plage occupies the Way Side villa, an Anglo-Norman mansion built in 1925 with sandstone finishes and wooden architectural details throughout. The building houses modern and contemporary art collections arranged within its residential rooms.
The museum was established in 1932 and originally named after Édouard Champion, a significant local figure. In 2003, it received official recognition as a 'musée de France' based on its conservation standards.
The collection features works by painters from the Etaples School, a movement rooted in the coastal region's artistic traditions. Visitors encounter French art from the mid-1900s displayed throughout the rooms, reflecting the area's creative history.
The museum sits within a wooded setting that offers a quiet environment for viewing. Plan to visit during afternoon or morning hours, as opening times vary between seasons.
The building itself was originally a private residence before becoming an art gallery, displaying works within an intimate domestic setting. This arrangement gives visitors the sense of walking through the rooms of an art collector's home.
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