Cavaillon - Hotel d'Agar, Private mansion and archaeological site in Cavaillon, France.
Hotel d'Agar is a private mansion featuring an octagonal Gothic tower from the 15th century, constructed on foundations from ancient times. Inside, you will find a spiral staircase, paintings, and archaeological objects spanning different periods.
In the 1990s, doctors Christian Morand and Véronique Valton bought the building and its garden to restore them. The hôtel d'Agar first opened to the public in 2000 with an exhibition honouring the poet Joseph d'Arbaud. The building and garden have been listed as monuments historiques since 14 March 2011.
The building opened to the public for the first time in 2000 with an exhibition honouring the Provençal poet Joseph d'Arbaud. It now welcomes visitors during the Journées du patrimoine and the Journées des jardins, and an association of friends supports the house. Two paintings are attributed to Caravaggio by the owners, according to the local press.
Visiting requires advance booking and access is limited to specific days and times. It is best to check ahead of time to confirm availability and ensure you can enter when you arrive.
The two paintings kept here are attributed to Caravaggio by the owners, according to local press reports; the attribution is not confirmed. The building opened to the public for the first time in 2000, during an exhibition honouring the poet Joseph d'Arbaud.
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