Maison des Chevaliers – Musée d’Art Sacré du Gard
PONT-SAINT-ESPRIT , Gard – Cultural heritage
About
The Musée Laïque d’Art Sacré du Gard offers a bold and original cultural approach to sacred art. The collections are housed in the Maison des Chevaliers, a listed historic monument adorned with painted decorations and ceilings from the 14th and 15th centuries.
A truly secular museum!
What do a Romanesque Virgin, a soldier statuette from a Chinese tomb, an African mask and a Cretan icon have in common? Unlike traditional fine art museums, the Musée d’Art Sacré du Gard brings together objects that are not usually seen side by side. The significance of these works is obscure to most of us today… The Musée laïque d’art sacré du Gard offers a bold and original cultural approach to sacred art, and sheds light on the meaning of the works in its collection.
A medieval residence
Serving as a showcase for the collections, the Maison des Chevaliers, a listed building, is one of the jewels in the crown of Gard’s heritage. Behind this enigmatic name lies the perfectly preserved home of a wealthy dynasty of Rhône valley merchants. Built from the 12th century onwards, the house has undergone numerous transformations.
Discover the impressively proportioned 14th-century Royal Court of Justice, as well as two 15th-century ceremonial halls with sumptuous, strikingly modern decor. On the magnificent painted ceilings, alternating with a program of coats of arms, exotic animals, fantastical beings and scenes of daily life depict the imaginations of medieval man.
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Spoken languages : English – French
Opening
- From lundi 1 janvier 2024 to mardi 31 décembre 2024
Payment
- American Express
- Bank/credit card
- Cheque
- Cash
Services
Facilities
- Lift
- Toilets
- Exhibition space
- Defibrillator
- Entertainments room
- Meeting room
Services
- Coach access
- Themed tour
- Shop
- Tourist brochures
- Tour free of charge
- Guided tours
Activities
- Activity
- Children’s entertainment
- Temporary exhibition
- Shows
- Handicrafts workshops
Go there by liO Train (regional trains)
A moins de 20 mn à pied de la gare de Pont-St-Esprit !
Environ 11 min (933 m).
La meilleure desserte pour la gare PONT-SAINT-ESPRIT propose jusqu’à 5 A/R par jour entre 06:52:30 et 20:06:00.
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Get there by liO Car or city bus
A moins de 10 mn à pieds de l’arrêt PONT-SAINT-ESPRIT – Villa Clara !
Cet arrêt est situé sur les lignes : PONT SAINT-ESPRIT – AVIGNON (122)
PONT SAINT-ESPRIT – NIMES (121)
Environ 9 min (825 m).
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Groups
- Minimal number of persons 10