Villa du Temps retrouvé, Literary museum in Cabourg, France
Villa du Temps retrouvé is an art museum in Cabourg that showcases works and objects from the late 19th century and Edwardian period. The collection brings together pieces from major institutions, offering a view of the artistic and cultural world of those years.
The building dates from the late 19th century, a period when the Belle Époque was at its height. This was the era when Marcel Proust visited Cabourg, leaving lasting impressions that shaped the town's history.
The museum displays works by artists such as Claude Monet and Edgar Degas, whose names are closely tied to the Belle Époque. Walking through the rooms, visitors encounter the artistic movements that shaped how people saw and understood their world during this era.
The museum is accessible to visitors and offers regular guided tours that lead through the collections. For families with children, educational programs are available to enhance the visit and help young visitors connect with the exhibits.
The museum displays rooms recreated to show how people lived and inhabited spaces during the Belle Époque era. These reconstructed spaces offer visitors a direct sense of daily life and the particular details of that past time.
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