Musée Louis Vouland, Furniture museum in Avignon, France
Description
The Musée Louis Vouland occupies a 19th-century mansion and displays decorative arts from the 17th and 18th centuries, including furniture, ceramics, porcelain, and tapestries. The collection fills several rooms of the house, giving visitors a sense of how such spaces once looked.
History
A wealthy industrialist purchased the mansion in 1927 and systematically collected furniture and decorative arts at Parisian auctions. After his death in 1973, his collection was opened to the public and has been maintained ever since.
Culture
The museum displays works by craftsmen such as Migeon, Ellaume, and Tuart, representing French handcraft traditions. These pieces show how wealthy people furnished their homes during the 17th and 18th centuries.
Practical
The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday and is conveniently located in the city center. Plan to spend about two to three hours to properly explore the rooms and collections.
Did you know?
The museum's garden functions as a bird sanctuary managed by a local wildlife protection organization. This unusual combination of cultural heritage and nature conservation sets it apart from typical museum visits.
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