The Musée des Comtes de Provence is located in the old center of Brignoles, in the former Palais des Comtes de Provence, classified Historical Monument.
First conceived as a defensive building, the palace is fitted out from the middle of the 13th century to become a count's residence.
From then on, it is here that the Counts of Provence stay when they are in Brignoles.
Come and discover key works such as the Gayolle sarcophagus, an important collection of ex-votos, works by Joseph Parrocel, painter of Louis the Fourteen's battles, or the Provençal painter Frédéric Montenard.
Discover the different stages of the restoration of the “Nattero” in this video !
The Interdisciplinary Center for the Conservation and Restoration of Heritage – CICRP – in Marseille welcomes paintings on all supports for restoration, in particular very large formats belonging to institutions and public heritage sites or protected as Historic Monuments. It provides works to restore a material environment, technique, and scientist.
Thus, le “Nattero” has undergone a complete imaging file (direct light, infrared, fake colors...) allowing restorers to carry out the various operations in the workshop : deslagging, varnish lightening, repair of supports, refixage, masticage, filling in the gaps, pictorial retouching, opening…
After several months spent in the restoration workshops of the CICRP, The Old Port of Marseille has made a comeback in the States General room of the museum.
Calendar
Children’s workshops at museums and the art center – Toussaint 2023
Soon the holidays ! The teams at the Châteauvert contemporary art center, of the Comtes de Provence museum in Brignoles and the Gueules Rouges museum in Tourves designed… Read More »Children’s workshops at museums and the art center – Toussaint 2023
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Individual children's workshops
Tuesdays during holidays, children's workshops are organized for the individual public. To know the programming of the workshops, see you in the calendar.
Schools
From preschool to high school, the museum offers thematic educational visits and workshops with the school program. On reservation, contact public services : mcp@caprovenceverte.fr
Recreation centers
In a resolutely playful perspective, the museum organizes visits and workshops for groups of children from leisure centers. On reservation. Contact public services : mcp@caprovenceverte.fr
| Formula | Price | Conditions |
| INDIVIDUAL | ||
| Full price | 4€ | Adults |
| Reduced fee | 2€ | Young people (6 to 18 years old) ; People with disabilities ; job seekers and RSA beneficiaries ; Fêtes médiévales de Brignoles |
| Free | – | Children – from 6 years old : Carte ICOM ; Carte ministère de la Culture ; Carte CEA; Guide conférencier; Journaliste; Journées du Patrimoine ; Accompagnateur handicap ; Nuit des Musées |
| Family fee | 2€ | +10 people |
| GROUPS | ||
| Fee | 5.50€ | +10 people. One or more guides are available for a complete guided tour of the Musée des Comtes de Provence |
| Season | Day | Open hours |
| Open to public | Wednesday 16 February 2022 | 14h – 17h |
| Winter holidays | From tuesday 15 to sunday 20 February 2022 | 14h – 17h |
| May-September | Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday & Holidays all zone : From Wednesday to Sunday & non-working days / July and August: | 14h – 18h |
| Exceptional opening in July and August | Saturdays and Sundays | 10h – 12h30 |
| October - April | Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday / Holidays all zone : From Wednesday to Sunday | 14h – 17h |
The museum is closed 23/12 to 16/02 and 1/05, 1/11 and 11/11.
Access and contact
Musée des Comtes de Provence
Place des Comtes de Provence / 83170 Brignoles
Autoroute A8 sortie 35
To contact the museum
Phone : 04 98 05 92 88
Mail : mcp@caprovenceverte.fr