Museum
in Pierrefeu-du-Var

Exposition de santons

Located in a magnificent wine estate, the santon figurine exhibition showcases the extraordinary collection of the Fabre-Grimaldi family. You'll discover the entire tradition of nativity scenes in Provence as well as nativity scenes from around the world.
Discover the sublime exhibition of santons at the Château de l'Aumérade, the owners' private collection.
Dive into the magic of French, European, or more distant, traditional and Provençal clay santons all year round, church nativity scenes with plaster santons, unique pieces in wood, glass!
Come and discover these wonders and let yourself be carried away by tradition and pastoral care.
You will be seduced by the charm of these figurines, personification of the soul of Provence.
We speak French

Themes:

  • local tradition

Location details

  • In the countryside
  • View of the vineyard

Costumed

Average duration of the group visit: 30 min.

Customers

Suitable for: Special families with children, Hikers, Group reception, School group reception, Cycle 1: nursery school (PS, MS, GS), Cycle 2: elementary school (CP, CE1, CE2), Holiday camp reception, Children aged 6 to 12, Cycle 3: elementary school (CM1, CM2)

Language(s) of the visit

French

Individual visit services

  • Unguided individual tours permanently

Group visit services

  • Unguided group visits on request

Opening

Opening hours from January 01 to December 31, 2025
TuesdayOpen from 08:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
WednesdayOpen from 08:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
ThursdayOpen from 08:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
FridayOpen from 08:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
Open on SaturdayOpen from 09:30 a.m to 18 p.m

In July and August open until 19 p.m.

Exceptional Closure(s)

  • 01/01/2025
  • 21/04/2025
  • 29/05/2025
  • 09/06/2025
  • 01/05/2025
  • 08/05/2025
  • 14/07/2025
  • 15/08/2025
  • 01/11/2025
  • 11/11/2025
  • 25/12/2025

Pricing

Free admission
Free

Services

Equipment

  • Toilet
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking
  • Coach parking

Services

  • Sale at the property
  • Motorhomes allowed
  • Boutique
  • Free visits

Activities on site

  • Product tasting

Home animals

Pets are not accepted

Accessible tourism

Adapted service: Wheelchair accessible with assistance, Level access, Accessible entrance, Furniture/reception counter adapted for wheelchair users

Address

Château de l'Aumérade
Route de Puget-Ville
83390 Pierrefeu-du-Var
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