MUSEUMS 2017 THE GUIDE


HENRI (1878-1949) Explore early 20th-century Alsace, when this part of France was actually in Germany


that hangs here, however; many of his contemporaries are also present, including Monet. Currently, an exhibition showcasing the pieces of Henri and René de Saint-Delis is taking place – until October 15. Paintings, drawings, engravings and illustrations – many unpublished – are included. www.musees-honfleur.fr


Musée Fabre Montpellier With sculptures, ceramics and paintings, this museum is a treasure trove of artwork spanning several centuries. Famous painters featured include Sébastien Bourdon (himself from Montpellier), seascape specialist Claude- Joseph Vernet and a host of international talent. The museum’s latest exhibition is a tribute to modern artists Francis Bacon and Bruce Nauman, focusing on their portrayals of the human body. The exhibition runs until November 5, so there’s still plenty of time to swing by. museefabre.montpellier3m.fr


Musée de la Vie Romantique Paris


This charming establishment in Paris’s 9th arrondissement is both an art and a literary museum, but its appeal also spills over into its pretty little garden and greenhouse. Come


here to see works by the pavilion’s original owner, the Romantic painter Ary Scheffer, along with works from his neighbour, the novelist George Sand, plus an abundance of other romantic literature, paintings and sculptures. www.vie-romantique.paris.fr


MusVerre Sars-Poteries, near Arras Indulge in a moment of quiet reflection with this exhibition of modern glass art. Since October 2016, the museum has engaged the public in this unique craft, inspiring imaginations in the exceptional setting of Sars- Poteries, northern France. Adorned in local blue stone, and stretching to over 1,000m², the building is the perfect setting for contemporary creations from around the world, as well as bousillés created by the glass-makers of Sars-Poteries between 1802 and 1937. Guided tours are available and ‘plastic expression’ workshops open up the world of glass crafting. musverre.lenord.fr


HERITAGE Écomusée d’Alsace Ungersheim, near Mulhouse This open-air museum invites you to step back into an early 20th-century Alsatian village. Traditional houses, crafts, cooking and agriculture are


& RENÉ (1876-1958) de


SAINT-DELIS


Œuvres inédites Plus de 120 pièces Peintures, dessins, gravures, livres illustrés…


MUSÉE EUGÈNE BOUDIN HONFLEUR


8 juillet -16 octobre 2017 Tous les jours sauf le mardi 02 31 89 54 00 – musees-honfl eur.fr


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