Opened in 2017 in the house where the sculptor spent her formative years, the Musée Camille Claudel is a vibrant tribute to one of the most talented sculptors of the 19th century. Rehabilitated by the town council, which has acquired a significant collection of works, the building is a perfect example of harmonious architecture blending history and modernity.
Among the museum's treasures are the sculpture "La Valse", a veritable ode to passion and dance, and "La Petite Châtelaine", which 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. The museum also features works by other artists of his time, such as Alfred Boucher and Auguste Rodin, highlighting the influences and collaborations that marked his career.
To bring this collection to life, the municipality has been hosting numerous events over the past 7 years, including major exhibitions, guided tours, shows, workshops adapted to different audiences, and even tasting tours. These proposals are constantly being rethought to enable everyone to get to know Camille Claudel's work better, to feel her emotions, to share a part of her intimacy, and also to better understand the context of her creation, the work of her masters and that of her peers!
Take advantage of this tour to visit the town and its monuments: the Saint-Laurent church, built in several stages in the 15th and 16th centuries, the Moulins (mills) dating back to 862 and rebuilt in 1908, the picturesque 16th-century timber-framed Henri IV pavilion, or the Île Olive and its generous arboretum.
The 2024/2025 program already provides ideas for outings:
Exhibition "Camille Claudel à l'œuvre : Sakountala", September 14, 2024 to January 12, 2025
This exhibition explores the creation and evolution of the Sakountala work, with nearly 100 exhibits, including sculptures, paintings and manuscripts.Opening Weekend "Camille Claudel à l'œuvre : Sakountala", Saturday September 14 and Sunday September 15, 2024
Guided tours of the exhibition by the curator and initiation to Bollywood dances to discover the myth of Sakountala.Happy Hour "Camille Claudel à l'œuvre : Sakountala", Thursday, October 10, 2024
Exhibition tour followed by a Chablis wine tasting, combining art and gastronomy.Sophrology session in front of the work "L'Abandon", Sunday November 10, 2024
Sophrology session in front of the work "L'Abandon", a unique relaxation experience.Bollywood Dance Show, Saturday November 30, 2024
Bollywood dance performance by the Triwat company, inspired by the Sakountala myth.Celebrating 160 years of Camille Claudel, Saturday December 7 and Sunday December 8, 2024
Launch of a sound capsule and tribute show retracing the life of Camille Claudel.Family weekend, spring 2025
Activities for all, ages 0 to 107, all weekend longEuropean Archaeology Days, June 2025
Free museum and various activities for this national event
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
Official website
www.museecamilleclaudel.fr
More information
Summer opening hours, April 1 to October 31 Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm Closed Mondays Winter opening hours, November 2 to March 31 Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
