Ancien évêché et ses jardins, actuellement Musée des Beaux-Arts
Chartres
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Ancien évêché et ses jardins, actuellement Musée des Beaux-Arts stands in Chartres (Eure-et-Loir), in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century, 17th century, 18th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.
In Chartres, right by the cathedral, the former episcopal palace now houses the Museum of Fine Arts. The building, reworked between the 12th and 18th centuries, still holds its vestibule, its Italian-style hall and its chapel, all open to visitors alongside the collections. Exhibits span the 13th to the 20th century, including paintings, sculptures and decorative art by Zurbaran, Fragonard, Chardin, Corot or Soutine. The surrounding gardens share the same listed heritage status.
What to know
- The museum is open every day of the week, with no fixed closing day.
- The building stands right at the rear of Chartres Cathedral, making it easy to combine both visits.
- The historic rooms of the palace (vestibule, Italian-style hall, chapel) are part of the visit alongside the collections.
- The displays span a wide period, from the 13th to the 20th century, featuring works from several European schools.
Practical information
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00-12:30 · 14:00-18:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00-12:30 · 14:00-18:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00-12:30 · 14:00-20:00 |
| Friday | 10:00-12:30 · 14:00-18:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00-12:30 · 14:00-18:00 |
| Sunday (today) | 14:00-18:00 |
Annual closures : 1 January; 1 May; 8 May; 1 and 11 November; from 12:30pm on 24 December; 25 December; from 12:30pm on 31 December
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- Wheelchair access
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Where this château is
Chartres · Eure-et-Loir · Centre-Val de Loire
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Address
29 Cloître Notre Dame, 28000 Chartres
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- Period of construction
- 13th century, 17th century, 18th century
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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- Wikidata Q22940711
- Mérimée PA00097000
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