Musée Arcabas en Chartreuse

The museum occupies a neo-Roman church from the 19th century, displaying paintings, stained glass windows, sculptures, and furniture created by artist Jean-Marie Pirot, known as Arcabas.

In 1953, at age 25, Jean-Marie Pirot initiated a 34-year project to decorate the church interior with three superimposed bands of paintings featuring red and gold motifs.

The exhibition space presents religious artworks through various mediums, including jute canvases, silk prints, paraments, tapestries, and painted garments designed by the artist.

The museum welcomes visitors daily except Tuesdays from 10:00 to 13:00 and 14:00 to 18:00, with free admission and designated parking areas for cars and buses.

The walls display three levels of paintings combining abstract and figurative elements, accompanied by decorated floors, studded doors, and a sculpted altar within the church space.

Location: Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse

Location: Isère

Fee: No

Address: Place de l'Église

Opening Hours: 10:00-13:00,14:00-18:00; Tuesday off; January 01,May 01,December 25 off

Phone: +33476886501

Website: http://saint-hugues-arcabas.fr

GPS coordinates: 45.32326,5.80579

Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:06