Cavaillon
Hôtel d'Agar
Tourist service in Cavaillon :
Listed as a historical monument, with an outstanding garden and Roman temple, located at the heart of the ancient city, this stately home hosts exhibitions all year round.
An authentic curiosity cabinet combining ancient art with contemporary art, Hôtel d'Agar displays prehistoric objects, archaeological excavations from antiquity and the Middle Ages, Renaissance paintings, sculptures, photographs, and installations.
At the same time, visitors can also discover Renaissance-era ceilings, a 15th-century Gothic tower with gargoyles, the oldest Grecian statue discovered in Provence (550 BC, discovered on St Jacques' Hill), the oldest pharmacy equipment in France, a reliquary bust of Pope Urban V...
The garden is probably the oldest in France, since archaeological excavations have allowed us to determine that it has been there for 2000 years.
In this house and through this thousand-year journey, visitors are invited to escape and wander, letting their feelings inspire them.
In this house and through this thousand-year journey, visitors are invited to escape and wander - let the house inspire you!
At the same time, visitors can also discover Renaissance-era ceilings, a 15th-century Gothic tower with gargoyles, the oldest Grecian statue discovered in Provence (550 BC, discovered on St Jacques' Hill), the oldest pharmacy equipment in France, a reliquary bust of Pope Urban V...
The garden is probably the oldest in France, since archaeological excavations have allowed us to determine that it has been there for 2000 years.
In this house and through this thousand-year journey, visitors are invited to escape and wander, letting their feelings inspire them.
In this house and through this thousand-year journey, visitors are invited to escape and wander - let the house inspire you!
Equipment
- Meeting room
- Defibrillator
- Exhibition space
- Toilets
Services
- Educational visits
- Room hire
- Themed tour
- Shop
- Equipment loan
- Wi-fi
- Guided tours
- Online shop
Opening
From 01/07 to 06/09 Guided tour on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 4 pm and 6 pm.
Guided tours can only be booked online.
Methods of payment
- Check
- Cash
- Bank/credit card
Prices
Full price: 20 €.
Free entry for subscribers.
Price for a visit to both sites: €25
Free: patrons and members of the Association des amis de l'Hôtel d'Agar (up to date with membership fees), ICOM card (on presentation of proof), jobseekers (on presentation of proof), art history students (on presentation of proof).
Online booking only http://hotel-dagar.com/.
Languages spoken
- Italian
- English
- French
Contact
Hôtel d'Agar58 rue Liffran
84300 Cavaillon
Mobile : View number 06 24 17 20 13
E-Mail : amis.dagar@gmail.com
Website : http://www.hotel-dagar.com
E-Mail : amis.dagar@gmail.com
Website : http://www.hotel-dagar.com
Coordinates
Longitude: 5.035804Latitude: 43.835499
Location
Longitude: 5.035804
Latitude: 43.835499