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Fernand Léger - André Mare Museum, Argentan
Argentan›Orne›Normandy›Northern France›France
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1h 15min
1h 15min
€5.5
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About Fernand Léger - André Mare Museum
The Fernand Léger - André Mare Museum occupies Léger's childhood home in central Argentan, where his mother moved in 1884 after his father's death. Opened in July 2019, this art museum celebrates two major 20th-century artists who were both born in Argentan and became close friends at the local Collège Mézeray. The collection spans over 200 square meters across seven exhibition rooms, featuring paintings, drawings, lithographs, photographs, and decorative arts from both artists.
Fernand Léger - André Mare Museum — Planning Your Visit
Opening Hours
MondayClosed
Tuesday13:30 - 17:00
Wednesday13:30 - 17:00
Thursday13:30 - 17:00
Friday13:30 - 17:00
Saturday13:30 - 17:00
Sunday13:30 - 17:00
Ticket Prices
Museum Entry
RecommendedFree entry on the first Sunday of each month. Extended summer hours (June-September) with morning opening.
€5.5
Free for:
Children 0-12
€3.5 for:
All studentsJob SeekersDisabled Person
André Mare pioneered military camouflage during World War I, applying cubist principles to hide artillery from enemy observation. He led a unit of French artists assisted by 80,000 workers who painted guns with disruptive color patterns and created hollow armored trees for observation posts. On August 10, 1916, King George V personally decorated Mare with the British Military Cross for this work.
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