Musée Sainte-Croix, Art museum in Les Sables-d'Olonne, France.
The musée Sainte-Croix occupies a former abbey building, presenting modern and contemporary art collections across 2,500 square meters of exhibition space.
The museum opened its doors in 1963 under the direction of Pierre Chaigneau, transforming the old Benedictine abbey founded in 1632 into a cultural institution.
The permanent collection features works from notable artists including Gaston Chaissac, Victor Brauner, Georg Baselitz, Max Beckmann, and Jean Dubuffet.
The museum received 35,251 visitors in 2019 and maintains regular exhibitions throughout the year, offering guided tours and educational programs.
The museum combines maritime heritage with contemporary art, presenting exhibitions that reflect the coastal identity of Les Sables-d'Olonne.
Official opening: 1963
Address: rue de Verdun 85100 Les Sables-d'Olonne
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 14:00-18:00
Phone: +33251320116
Website: http://lemasc.fr/masc
GPS coordinates: 46.49696,-1.77701
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:54
List of natural, cultural, and historical sites in Vendée, including the Noirmoutier and Yeu islands, Puy du Fou, medieval castles, marshes, museums, beaches, and nature reserves. The department offers a variety of heritage between the Atlantic coast, farmland, and marshlands, with historical monuments from the Middle Ages to contemporary times.
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