An exceptional monument...
The Fabre museum itself is an astounding work of art, an innovative combination of classic and contemporary architecture. Today, the museum offers over 800 works, 900 engravings and 3,500 drawings in its 9,200 m² exhibit area. Come admire the numerous masterpieces that have contributed to the reputation of Montpellier Agglomération's Fabre museum.
Permanent collection
The Fabre museum tells the story of Europe's evolution from the Renaissance period to modern times, with a series of world-class collections that are sure to delight you, including masterpieces by Veronese, Courbet, Poussin, not to mention the exceptional gift of numerous works by contemporary painter Pierres Soulages.
Temporary exhibition on Jean Raoux
From now until March 14, 2010, discover the works of Jean Raoux (1677-1734), a Montpellier artist who influenced the history of French art in the XVIIIth century.
MONTPELLIER - Montpellier
Museums
After three years of works, the Fabre Museum in the conurbation of Montpellier, newly refurbished and extended is re-opening its doors and exhibiting nearly 800 works in an area covering over 9.200m2**
You enter it by the inner court of the former Jesuit college.
It owes its origins to the Montpellier artist, François-Xavier Fabre, in 1825.
It is one of the biggest museums in France. It holds Flemish, Dutch, Italian, Spanish and French collections. Painters of the great European schools of the 16th to the 18th centuries (Zurbaran, Reynolds, Tenier, Veronese...) and of the French schools (Greuze, Ingres, Delacroix, Courbet, Bazille...), ceramics and sculptures, contemporary paintings.
Business stay:
The Fabre museum offers two areas for receptions, outside regular open hours. Its architectural environment combines avant-garde and elegance and allows morning or evening events to be organised for up to 400 participants. The Buren entrance hall and the Richier atrium meet the high standards for holding even the most prestigious events.
Auditorium and reception area - room for 124 + 200 people.