Musée François Pompon, Art museum in Saulieu, France.
The Musée François Pompon is an art museum housed in a 17th-century building next to the Saint-Andoche Basilica, with a focus on animal sculptures and artworks. The rooms display Gallo-Roman stone carvings, medieval statuary, and a traditional kitchen that shows how people in the region once lived.
The museum opened in 1930 after the artist François Pompon chose a space to display his works. The collection later grew to include pieces from different periods, from Roman times through the modern era.
The collections display animal sculptures and regional objects that reflect how people here have lived and worked. These works show the craft and traditions that have mattered to the community for generations.
Visiting is possible on most days, though some afternoons and certain weekdays have restrictions. Admission is free on Sundays and for young visitors.
The museum holds the original sketches and sculptures of a white bear created in 1922, a work that brought the artist international recognition. This figure remains one of the most celebrated pieces and draws many visitors to see it.
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