Musee des Beaux-Arts

The Museum of Fine Arts was created by decree on September Chaptal 1801 and the heart of its collection comes from the French Revolution, including the closure of many religious institutions that followed. It can be found on the first on the 1st floor of City Hall, and opened the present building, designed by architect Louis Sauvageot, in February of the year 1880.

The Museum of Fine Arts was created by official decree in September 1801; as such, the core of its collection comes from the time of the French Revolution, including treasures obtained following the closure of many religious institutions. It first stood on the first floor of the City Hall building, and opened in the present location, designed by architect Louis Sauvageot, in February 1880.