Musée Estéve

Bourges, France

Built in the 15th and 17th centuries, Musée Estéve serves as a setting to highlight the creative imagination of Maurice Estève, a remarkable and self-taught painter of the 20th century. Through his watercolours, charcoals and colour sketches, you can follow the progress of a sensitive artist.

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Rue Édouard Branly 13, Bourges, France
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Category: Museums in France

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User Reviews

CQFD ici et ailleurs. (7 months ago)
Lieu incontournable, historique par ailleurs, pour les fidèles de Esteve ou ceux qui souhaitent découvrir l'artiste.
Aurélie Nicolas (9 months ago)
Sortie scolaire très sympathique et culturel !
Eric Vaillier (9 months ago)
Édifice de style gothique flamboyant. 2 étoiles dans le Guide vert Michelin. Gratuit.
Anne Flamand (10 months ago)
Magnifique lieu et une exposition à ne surtout pas rater
Georges Faugere (6 years ago)
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