Musée Jean-Lurçat et de la tapisserie contemporaine
About This Museum
You'd never guess this was a hospital, but that's exactly what this beautiful stone complex was for centuries before it became a sanctuary for tapestries. Stepping inside feels like entering a different world, one where massive, colorful woven artworks cover the ancient walls. The star of the show is Jean Lurçat's incredible 'Song of the World,' a ten-piece tapestry series that completely reimagined the art form in the 1960s. It’s not just one artist either; the museum is a vibrant timeline of modern textile art, showing how threads can tell powerful, contemporary stories.
Collection Highlights
Lurçat's monumental 'Le Chant du Monde' (The Song of the World) is the undeniable centerpiece—a sprawling, apocalyptic yet hopeful epic in wool and silk. Beyond that, you'll find groundbreaking works by other 20th-century masters who pushed tapestry beyond mere decoration into profound artistic statements.
Visitor Information
It's tucked away on Boulevard Arago in Angers, and honestly, wandering through the old hospital courtyards is worth the trip alone. The contrast of those historic arches and vaulted ceilings with such bold modern art is something you have to see for yourself.
Architecture & Building
The building itself is a stunningly well-preserved medieval hospital complex, all honey-colored stone, grand archways, and quiet cloisters that give it an incredibly peaceful atmosphere.
Contact & Location
Address: Boulevard Arago, La Doutre, Doutre-Saint-Jacques-Nazareth, Angers, Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire, France métropolitaine, 49100, France
Phone: +33 2 41 24 18 48
Website: Visit Website
