Espace Louis Bancel

Museum in Bourg-Argental
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  • Located on the first floor of the Maison du Châtelet, in the heart of the old medieval town, the Louis Bancel museum displays an important collection of bronze, marble and onyx sculptures, sketches, pencil, pen and charcoal drawings.

  • Louis Bancel (1926-1978) was born in Saint-Julien-Molin-Molette. He followed a demanding classical training, based on Greek sculpture, that of Michelangelo and Rodin.
    A humanist deeply attached to the principles of peace and freedom, Louis Bancel leads a passionate quest, pursuing "that something we approach but never reach".
    In his dense, unadorned work, he tries to capture essential moments of happiness, vitality and truth.
    The thematic tour allows visitors to discover both the...
    Louis Bancel (1926-1978) was born in Saint-Julien-Molin-Molette. He followed a demanding classical training, based on Greek sculpture, that of Michelangelo and Rodin.
    A humanist deeply attached to the principles of peace and freedom, Louis Bancel leads a passionate quest, pursuing "that something we approach but never reach".
    In his dense, unadorned work, he tries to capture essential moments of happiness, vitality and truth.
    The thematic tour allows visitors to discover both the development of a sculpture and the artist's trajectory, his encounter with art and his constant search for new forms. Video terminals present interviews with the artist and testimonies of his relatives.
  • Environment
    • In the town centre
    • Close to a public transportation
    • Close to GR footpath
  • Spoken languages
    • French
Services
  • Activities
    • Temporary exhibitions
  • Equipment
    • Toilets
    • Parking nearby
  • Services
    • Tourist brochures
    • Tourist information
    • Free visit
  • Rates
  • Free
Openings
  • From July 12, 2023
    until August 27, 2023
  • Monday
    Closed
    -
  • Tuesday
    Closed
    -
  • Wednesday
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM