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Chateau Saint Laurent des Tours & Musee Jean Lurcat Museum, Saint-Cere
French artist, Jean Lurcat, noted for his role in revival of contemporary tapestry
Having lived and worked in the castle itself his death in 1966, the Jean Lurcat Museum is open to the public and displays not only his works of art but his workshop and studio too.
The castle, Chateau Saint Laurent les Tours, stand high about the town of Saint Cere and belonged to the family of Turenne for eight long centuries. In 1941 Jean Lurcat first came to the castle and declared his love for this place and the area.
Paintings, tapestries and ceramics are all on display in the wonderful museum and former home to the artist. He was also instrumental in the French resistance during the second world war and details of this can also be found in the museum.
In addition to the museum the small area around the Chateau Saint Laurent les Tours is beautiful for a walk. There is a short tourist trail that you can follow where you will walk past homes and stunning views before you reach the castle and towers themselves.
Visitor comments
- "I love this museum and home of Jean Lurcat born in 1892. His work is colorful and fascinating. He is mostly know for his tapestries but he painted in unique style similar to Braque. His home an old restored chateau is small but open . You feel his personality and love of humanity as you walk through." - Trip Advisor
When to come
The museum is open daily from mid-April until the end of September each year and closed on Mondays. Opening hours during that time are from 10:30 to 12:30 and again in the afternoon from 14:30 until 18:30. They are closed on the 1st May, and from the 1st October until the end of March.
