Musée-fondation Louis Jou
Le musée-fondation Louis Jou est situé à Les Baux-de-Provence dans le département Bouches-du-Rhône et porte le label « Musée de France ». Pour ce qui est de l'histoire de l'établissement, Le musée se trouve dans la demeure acquise en 1929, et restaurée, par Jou, aux Baux.
Après sa mort, son œuvre, tant d'éditeur et créateur de livres de bibliophilie, que de graveur et peintre, ainsi que toutes ses collections personnelles acquises (incunables, livres anciens, gravures, peintures, sculptures) en ont constitué le fonds.
L'intérêt de ce musée tient à : Hôtel de Brion, d'époque Renaissance. Il est associé à Amitié et collaboration très soutenue de Jou avec André Suarès. Parmi ses atouts : L’œuvre du graveur Louis Jou et tous les incunables et livres anciens de ses collections.
Les collections permanentes relèvent de : Arts décoratifs, Beaux-Arts. On peut s'y rendre au grand-rue Frédéric Mistral Le village, à Les Baux-de-Provence. Le musée dispose d'un site internet : www.fondationlouisjou.org/. Contact téléphonique : 04 90 54 34 17.
History
Le musée se trouve dans la demeure acquise en 1929, et restaurée, par Jou, aux Baux.
Après sa mort, son œuvre, tant d'éditeur et créateur de livres de bibliophilie, que de graveur et peintre, ainsi que toutes ses collections personnelles acquises (incunables, livres anciens, gravures, peintures, sculptures) en ont constitué le fonds.
Collection highlights
L’œuvre du graveur Louis Jou et tous les incunables et livres anciens de ses collections.
The building
Hôtel de Brion, d'époque Renaissance.
Notable figures associated with the museum
Amitié et collaboration très soutenue de Jou avec André Suarès.
Domains and collections
Collection themes
Arts décoratifs : Céramique, Mobilier;Beaux-Arts : Dessin, Estampe et Affiche, Peinture, Sculpture;Archives papier, Manuscrits, incunables, Ouvrages de bibliophilie
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Museum presentation
Situated in Les Baux-de-Provence, in the heart of the Bouches-du-Rhône department, musée-fondation Louis Jou 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-fondation Louis Jou cover the following fields: Arts décoratifs, Beaux-Arts. 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-fondation Louis Jou is located at grand-rue Frédéric Mistral Le village, 13520 Les Baux-de-Provence. 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-fondation Louis Jou contributes to the cultural influence of Les Baux-de-Provence and the Bouches-du-Rhône 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-fondation Louis Jou 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.
See also
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
musée-fondation Louis Jou is located in Les Baux-de-Provence, in the Bouches-du-Rhône department. Check the museum's record for the full address and contact details.
musée-fondation Louis Jou'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-fondation Louis Jou bears the « Musée de France » label awarded by the Culture Ministry, which guarantees the quality and accessibility of its collections.
Part of musée-fondation Louis Jou'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 Les Baux-de-Provence 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.