Musée de l'Echevinage
Le musée de l'Echevinage est un établissement muséal labellisé, installé à Saintes (Charente-Maritime). Le musée a une histoire propre : Le fonds du musée est constitué à l'origine par la collection de tableaux léguée à la ville par le sénateur, comte Lemercier.
Le musée est inauguré en 1864 à l'hôtel de ville, puis transféré dans le bâtiment actuel en1967. Ce qui distingue cet établissement : Hôtel particulier du XVIIIe siècle, ancien hôtel de ville, avec un beffroi daté de 1587.
Ses atouts incluent : Collections beaux-arts des XIXe et XXe siècles, autour de l'orientalisme, des peintres des Salons, du paysagisme régional, écoles saintongeaise et bordelaise. Séjour de Courbet en Saintonge.
Importante série de la production de la Manufacture de Sèvres illustrant les arts du feu au XIXe siècle. Le musée conserve des collections dans les domaines : Beaux-arts. L'établissement est accessible au rue Alsace-Lorraine, Saintes. Contact : 05 46 93 52 39.
Informations en ligne : www.ville-saintes.fr/decouvrir-sortir/culture/musees/.
History
Le fonds du musée est constitué à l'origine par la collection de tableaux léguée à la ville par le sénateur, comte Lemercier. Le musée est inauguré en 1864 à l'hôtel de ville, puis transféré dans le bâtiment actuel en1967.
Collection highlights
Collections beaux-arts des XIXe et XXe siècles, autour de l'orientalisme, des peintres des Salons, du paysagisme régional, écoles saintongeaise et bordelaise. Séjour de Courbet en Saintonge. Importante série de la production de la Manufacture de Sèvres illustrant les arts du feu au XIXe siècle.
The building
Hôtel particulier du XVIIIe siècle, ancien hôtel de ville, avec un beffroi daté de 1587.
Domains and collections
Collection themes
Arts décoratifs : Céramique;Beaux-Arts : Peinture, Sculpture
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Museum presentation
Situated in Saintes, in the heart of the Charente-Maritime department, musée de l'Echevinage holds the « Musée de France » label granted by the Ministry of Culture.
This institution fulfills a public service mission by making its collections accessible to the widest possible audience and contributing to the artistic and cultural education of the territory.
Collections and fields
musée de l'Echevinage preserves collections spanning several fields: Beaux-arts. This diversity allows visitors to explore different facets of the heritage, from ancient art to more recent creations, from everyday objects to exceptional pieces.
The collections inventory is regularly updated in accordance with the requirements of the « Musée de France » label.
Practical information
musée de l'Echevinage is located at rue Alsace-Lorraine, 17100 Saintes. Opening hours and admission fees may vary depending on the season. It is recommended to contact the museum directly or check its official website before your visit.
The institution may offer guided tours, educational workshops, and events for all audiences.
The museum and its territory
The presence of musée de l'Echevinage contributes to the cultural influence of Saintes and the Charente-Maritime department.
The museum maintains ties with other cultural institutions in the territory and participates in national events such as the Nuit des musées and the Journées européennes du patrimoine.
The 'Museum of France' label
The « Musée de France » label is governed by the law of January 4, 2002, on museums in France.
It is awarded to museums whose collections are of public interest and that commit to meeting obligations regarding conservation, restoration, inventory, and accessibility. musée de l'Echevinage meets these requirements and thus ensures the preservation of its collections for future generations.
Data sources
The information presented on this page comes from the Muséofile database of the Ministry of Culture, published on data.culture.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab). The artworks associated with this museum come from the Joconde database. This data is updated regularly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
musée de l'Echevinage is located in Saintes, in the Charente-Maritime department. Check the museum's record for the full address and contact details.
musée de l'Echevinage's collections are listed in the Culture Ministry's Museofile database. Visit the museum's page to see the themed areas covered by its collections.
Yes, musée de l'Echevinage bears the « Musée de France » label awarded by the Culture Ministry, which guarantees the quality and accessibility of its collections.
Part of musée de l'Echevinage's works have been digitized and are accessible on our website via the Joconde database. The number of works available online may vary.
Opening hours vary according to the season and the day of the week. Contact the museum directly or visit its official website for current hours.
Prices depend on the institution. Many museums offer discounted rates and free admission for certain visitor categories.
Accessibility varies depending on the institution and the layout of the premises. Check with the museum before your visit to know about available accommodations.
Other labelled museums are located in Saintes or neighboring municipalities. Check the city or department page for the full museum offerings.
Many labelled museums offer guided tours, workshops, and activities. Contact the institution directly to find out about current programs.
The data comes from the Culture Ministry's Museofile database (data.culture.gouv.fr), distributed under the Open License v2.0.