Louis Vouland Museum, Avignon

Name: Louis Vouland Museum
Address: 17 rue Victor Hugo, Avignon, 84000, France
Telephone: +33 4 90 86 03 79

#8 among attractions in Avignon

Museum, Art museum

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The Louis Vouland Museum is a 17th and 18th century decorative arts museum in Avignon, housed in a hôtel particulier designed by Villeneuve-Esclapon. Its collections include Parisian furniture, faience from Marseille and Moustiers, metalwork, tapestries and paintings. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 43°56'50"N, 4°48'2"E

Address

17 rue Victor HugoIntra-Muros (La Balance - Raspail)Avignon 84000 France

Contact

+33 4 90 86 03 79

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Louis Vouland Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Louis Vouland Museum open?

Louis Vouland Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 2 pm - 6 pm
Wednesday 2 pm - 6 pm
Thursday 2 pm - 6 pm
Friday 2 pm - 6 pm
Saturday 2 pm - 6 pm
Sunday 2 pm - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Louis Vouland Museum?

Nearby attractions include Musée Requien, Avignon (4 min walk), Musée Calvet, Avignon (4 min walk), Chapelle de l'Oratoire, Avignon (5 min walk), Église Saint-Agricol, Avignon (6 min walk).

How to get to Louis Vouland Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Louis Vouland Museum:

Bus

Saint Dominique • Lines: 15, 25, 26, 58 (2 min walk)
Mistral • Lines: 57 (2 min walk)

Tram

Saint-Roch - Université des Métiers • Lines: T1 (8 min walk)
Gare Centre • Lines: T1 (11 min walk)

Train

Avignon-Centre (12 min walk)

Ferry

Bac du Rocher des Doms (17 min walk)