Located in Nogent-sur-Seine, in the house where Camille Claudel spent her formative years, the Musée Camille Claudel is a vibrant tribute to one of the most talented sculptors of the 19th century. A place of remembrance and celebration, it traces the artist's career and highlights her creative genius.
The museum showcases not only the sculptures of Camille Claudel, but also those of other artists of her era, such as Alfred Boucher and Auguste Rodin, highlighting the influences and collaborations that marked her career.
Among the museum's 300 treasures, some of Camille Claudel's most emblematic works are not to be missed. The sculpture "La Valse" is a true ode to passion and dance, while "La Petite Châtelaine" captures the innocence and vulnerability of a young girl. "L'Âge mûr", one of the artist's most poignant works, evokes pain and resignation in the face of the passage of time.
Other masterpieces include "Les Causeuses", which delicately illustrates an intimate conversation between two women, and "Persée et la Gorgone", a dynamic and expressive work. The museum also features sketches and terracotta works, offering a glimpse into Claudel's creative process.
Throughout the Journées du Patrimoine 2024 weekend, visitors can enjoy flash tours of the permanent collections and the temporary exhibition "Camille Claudel à l'œuvre : Sakountala". These 30-minute guided tours, offered at various times, will offer a fascinating insight into the works of Camille Claudel and her contemporaries such as Alfred Boucher. Schedules are as follows:
Take this arrow-marked route to discover 19th-century Nogent in the company of Gustave Flaubert.
Departure from Musée Camille Claudel.
On the occasion of the 160th anniversary of Camille Claudel's birth, the museum honors the artist with one of her major works: Sakountala.
This sculpture, the only one to win her an award at the Salon, is a thread that traces the artist's career, based in particular on the variations she proposed, under different titles and in various formats and materials: from L'Abandon to La Niobide blessée to Vertumne and Pomone.
The exhibition looks back at the patient development of the work and the turbulent history of its reception, as well as the choice of this myth from ancient Indian literature, in vogue in the 19th century, which gives Sakountala its strength and originality.
You can also take advantage of a creative workshop for young and old, a self-guided tour for younger visitors with investigations and riddles, and a self-guided tour of the museum.
For the curious and enigmatic, Mouseîon's investigations are available free of charge from the museum reception desk. They invite families to search for characters depicted in the sculptures, following the clues provided by Mouseîon, the museum's mascot.
Presented in seven booklets, the investigations can be carried out over several visits.
You can also enjoy an exhibition highlighting the major works of Camille Claudel, a creative workshop for young and old, and a self-guided tour of the museum.
Take a self-guided tour of the world's largest collection of Camille Claudel's works!
You can also take advantage of an exhibition highlighting the major works of Camille Claudel, a self-guided tour for younger visitors with investigations and puzzles, and a creative workshop for young and old alike.
What could be more beautiful than love?
At the museum, contemplate the lovers represented in the sculptures Sakountala, Vertumne and Pomona.
Camille Claudel drew inspiration for her sculptures from ancient Indian and Roman myths. Then let yourself be moved by other stories, such as Cinderella or Beauty and the Beast.
Finally, model in clay a couple inspired by one of these love stories. Will we recognize them?
You can also take advantage of an exhibition highlighting the major works of Camille Claudel, a self-guided tour for younger visitors with puzzles and investigations, and a self-guided tour of the museum.
Come and discover or rediscover this exceptional artist!
Dates and Opening Time
From September 21, 2024 to September 22, 2024
Location
Camille Claudel Museum
10 Rue Gustave Flaubert
10400 Nogent sur Seine
Access
How to get to the museum from Paris: By train: hourly from Gare de l'Est, one-hour journey, then 5-minute walk to the museum By road: 1 hour 20 minutes on the Nationale 4 or A4 and the Départementale 231
Prices
Free
Official website
www.museecamilleclaudel.fr
