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Art & CultureMusée de l'abbaye Sainte-Croix
Les Sables d'Olonne · Vendée · Pays de la Loire
The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Sainte-Croix Abbey, located in Les Sables-d'Olonne in Vendée, is dedicated to modern and contemporary art. Founded in 1963 by Pierre Chaigneau, it has progressively established itself as a leading institution in France for the dissemination of art from the 20th and 21st centuries. The museum maintains significant collections including notably works by Gaston Chaissac and Victor Brauner. Its activities combine exhibitions, lectures and educational programs adapted to different audiences. The museum also offers off-site initiatives and continues its development through improvements to its spaces.
Practical information
Address
Rue de Verdun, 85100 Les Sables-d'Olonne, France
Phone number
02 51 32 01 16Official website
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Getting there
Nearest station
La Mothe Achard, 15 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Nearest station
La Mothe Achard, 15 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Parking
On-site parking.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
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Galleries nearby: General Art Zone (Gaz) (218 m), Atelier/Galerie Bois des Sables - Joël Mouëllo (585 m), Le 36 Galerie d'Artistes (1.5 km).
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