Musée Gustave Courbet
Ornans · Doubs · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
The Gustave Courbet museum, located in Ornans in the Doubs, is a house museum and house of notable figures dedicated to the realist painter Gustave Courbet. It is part of a broader cultural hub that includes the Courbet Farm in Flagey, the Courbet Studio, and the House of the Source of the Loue. The museum offers a permanent exhibition dedicated to the artist and his context, complemented by temporary exhibitions and specialized documentation. The site also highlights the painter's territorial connection to the Jurassian landscape through themed hiking trails and diverse educational activities. Established in a rural area, the Courbet hub functions as a place for research, artist residencies, and cultural discovery.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 10:00–18:00
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- 10:00–18:00
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 10:00–18:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–18:00
- Friday
- 10:00–18:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–18:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
1 Place Robert Fernier
Phone number
+33 3 81 86 22 88Official website
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Getting there
Nearest station
Besançon-Viotte, 18 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
City
35 min by car from Besançon.
Nearest station
Besançon-Viotte, 18 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
35 min by car from Besançon.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 3 September 2026
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