Santon Museum
Les Baux-de-Provence
Discover the symbolic world of Provence in miniature.
13520 Les Baux-de-Provence
The museum of “santons” (figures for the Christmas crib) contains a vast number of exhibits including some outstanding figurines made in Naples, scenes illustrating the traditions of Provence and Les Baux linked to the Nativity.
The museum houses several different collections – Neapolitan figurines from the 17th and 18th centuries, 19th-century “santons” for churches whose painted papier mâché faces and glass sulphur eyes were made by the Carmelite convent in Avignon and figures by famous makers such as Carbonnel, Fouque, Jouve, Peyron Campagna, Toussaint, Thérèse Neveu, Louise Berger, Simone Jouglas etc.
Entrance free
Les Baux-de-Provence
Discover the symbolic world of Provence in miniature.
Les Baux-de-Provence
The courses take place all year round during the school holidays, over 3 or 5 days at the Golf du Domaine de Manville.
Les Baux-de-Provence
Wine related activities at the domain.
Maison du Roy, Rue Porte Mage,
13520 Les Baux-de-Provence
Tél. +33 (0)4 90 54 34 39
tourisme@lesbauxdeprovence.com
Opening hours
Monday to Friday: 9.30 am to 5.00 pm
Weekends & public holidays: 10.00 am to 5.30 pm
Closure: 25 December and 1 January