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Musée Louis Philippe

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Établissement culturel labellisé « Musée de France », le musée Louis Philippe est implanté à Eu dans le Seine-Maritime.

Quelques éléments historiques : La ville d'Eu acheta le château en 1964 et y installa en 1973 sa mairie et un musée destiné à recueillir les souvenirs des princes d'Orléans et de la Monarchie de Juillet.

Les atouts de ce musée sont : Ultime demeure royale française, présentant mobilier, porcelaine, orfèvrerie, tableaux et souvenirs historiques attachés aux princes d'Orléans et à la première Entente Cordiale ; Berline du roi Jean V de Portugal (1727). Il est lié à la figure de Louis-Philippe.

L'intérêt du lieu : Château construit en 1578, il a connu deux grandes phases de restauration, l'une par Pierre-Léonard Fontaine, l'autre par Viollet-le-Duc.

Le musée présente des collections dans : Arts décoratifs, Histoire, Ethnologie, Afrique, Amérique, Asie, Océanie, Arts de l'Islam. Pour s'y rendre : place d'Orléans, Eu. Téléphone du musée : 02 27 28 20 76. Plus d'informations sur www.chateau-eu.fr/.

History

La ville d'Eu acheta le château en 1964 et y installa en 1973 sa mairie et un musée destiné à recueillir les souvenirs des princes d'Orléans et de la Monarchie de Juillet.

Collection highlights

Ultime demeure royale française, présentant mobilier, porcelaine, orfèvrerie, tableaux et souvenirs historiques attachés aux princes d'Orléans et à la première Entente Cordiale ; Berline du roi Jean V de Portugal (1727).

The building

Château construit en 1578, il a connu deux grandes phases de restauration, l'une par Pierre-Léonard Fontaine, l'autre par Viollet-le-Duc.

Protected as a Historic Monument

Notable figures associated with the museum

Louis-Philippe.

Domains and collections

Collection themes

Archéologie nationale (peu représentée), Préhistoire, Protohistoire, Paléo-chrétien;Art religieux (Quelques statues, 2 autels de Viollet-le-Duc, ornements d'autels...);Arts décoratifs : Céramique, Mobilier, Orfèvrerie, Textiles, Verrerie;Beaux-Arts : Dessin, Estampe et Affiche, Peinture, Sculpture;Civilisations extra-européennes : Américaines, Asiatiques, Islamiques, Océaniennes;Collections militaires : Armes, Artillerie;Fonds ancien d imprimés, Image animée, Photographie, Manuscrits, incunables, Moulages, Numismatique, Partitions, Sigillographie;Ethnologie : Costume, Habitat, Métiers et Outils;Histoire : Période historique, Histoire locale et régionale;Musique : Instruments;Sciences de la nature : Malacologie, Mammalogie, Ornithologie;Sciences et techniques : Industrie (verre)

Collection works

Museum presentation

musée Louis Philippe is a museum bearing the « Musée de France » label, located in Eu, in the Seine-Maritime department, Normandie region. This cultural institution preserves and showcases collections that contribute to the dissemination of the territory's artistic and historical heritage.

Open to the public, it welcomes visitors each year to its permanent and temporary exhibitions.

Collections and fields

musée Louis Philippe preserves collections spanning several fields: Arts décoratifs, Histoire, Ethnologie, Afrique, Amérique, Asie, Océanie, Arts de l'Islam.

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 Louis Philippe is located at place d'Orléans, 76260 Eu. 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 Louis Philippe is part of the cultural landscape of Eu and, more broadly, of the Seine-Maritime department. The city is home to other cultural and heritage institutions that complement the museum's offerings.

A visit to Eu 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 Louis Philippe 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 Louis Philippe is located in Eu, in the Seine-Maritime department. Check the museum's record for the full address and contact details.

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

Part of musée Louis Philippe'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 Eu 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.