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Musée de l'Illustration Jeunesse
Museum of the illustration installed in a former hotel, built in 1750 and registered as an historic monument, is dedicated to the illustration of books for children, 50 years ago to the present. Open since late 2005, this center to several missions. The first is the preservation and exhibition of original artwork by illustrators of children's books.
The second is to present exhibitions in order to present the cultural and educational activities that are consistent. Finally, the center aims to be recognized by professionals in the illustration, as a place for research and reference in the field. The museum's collections have more than 500 works from over 30 different illustrators. Most of the works, which are originals will be preserved, displayed in order to discover the general public.
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Opening hours
From September to June:
Open daily from 10am to 12pm and from 2pm to 6pm, Sundays and public holidays from 2pm to 6pm - Closed 1st January, 1st May and 25 December
July and August:
Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm, Sundays and public holidays from 1pm to 6pm. Closed on Mondays.
Prices
Reduced price adult : 3 €
Normal price adult : 5 €
Child price (12-25 years): 2.50 €
Free for children under 12 years
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