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Musée du Vieux logis

Museum of France
☀️12°CCiel dégagé in Nice

Le musée du Vieux logis est un établissement muséal labellisé, installé à Nice (Alpes-Maritimes). Son histoire : Site remodelé pour accueillir les collections d’art religieux médiéval et un ensemble d’objets usuels et de mobilier rassemblés par le Révérend Père dominicain Alfred Lemerre.

En 1937, bâtiment et œuvres d’art furent donnés à la Ville de Nice. Ce qui fait l'intérêt de cet établissement : Villa niçoise remodelée au début des années 1930. Ses atouts principaux : Objets d'art et mobilier français du XIVe au XVIe siècles.

Peintures religieuses, écoles de Paris et d' Avignon, école bourguignonne, flamande, allemande et hollandaise. Statuaire gothique d'Ile-de-France, bourguignonne et franc-comtoise du XVe siècle. Nombreux vitraux. Mobilier reconstitué de la fin du moyen âge. Cuisine. Chapelle. Cellules.

Arts populaires. Art sacré. Les collections du musée couvrent les domaines suivants : Arts décoratifs. L'établissement est accessible au 59 avenue Saint Barthélémy, Nice. Le site du musée est consultable à l'adresse : www.nice.fr/fr/culture/musees-et-galeries/prieure-du-vieux-logis.

Téléphone : 04 93 88 44 74.

History

Site remodelé pour accueillir les collections d’art religieux médiéval et un ensemble d’objets usuels et de mobilier rassemblés par le Révérend Père dominicain Alfred Lemerre. En 1937, bâtiment et œuvres d’art furent donnés à la Ville de Nice.

Collection highlights

Objets d'art et mobilier français du XIVe au XVIe siècles. Peintures religieuses, écoles de Paris et d' Avignon, école bourguignonne, flamande, allemande et hollandaise. Statuaire gothique d'Ile-de-France, bourguignonne et franc-comtoise du XVe siècle. Nombreux vitraux.

Mobilier reconstitué de la fin du moyen âge. Cuisine. Chapelle. Cellules. Arts populaires. Art sacré.

The building

Villa niçoise remodelée au début des années 1930

Domains and collections

Collection themes

Arts décoratifs;Beaux-Arts

Museum presentation

Situated in Nice, in the heart of the Alpes-Maritimes department, musée du Vieux logis 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

The collections of musée du Vieux logis cover the following fields: Arts décoratifs. These holdings, built up over decades, reflect the richness of the local heritage and offer a varied overview of artistic and scientific expressions.

The museum pursues a policy of enriching its collections through acquisitions, donations, and deposits.

Practical information

musée du Vieux logis is located at 59 avenue Saint Barthélémy, 06000 Nice. 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

musée du Vieux logis is part of the cultural landscape of Nice and, more broadly, of the Alpes-Maritimes department. The city is home to other cultural and heritage institutions that complement the museum's offerings.

A visit to Nice allows you to combine discovering the museum with exploring the architectural and natural heritage of the area.

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 du Vieux logis 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know

musée du Vieux logis is located in Nice, in the Alpes-Maritimes department. Check the museum's record for the full address and contact details.

musée du Vieux logis'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 du Vieux logis bears the « Musée de France » label awarded by the Culture Ministry, which guarantees the quality and accessibility of its collections.

Part of musée du Vieux logis'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 Nice 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.