Galerie du Château d'Avenches - Avenches, VD, Switzerland
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
N 46° 52.878 E 007° 02.473
32T E 350754 N 5193836
The art museum of Avenches is in the top floors of the east wing of the castle.
Waymark Code: WMYW6F
Location: Vaud, Switzerland
Date Posted: 08/01/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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EN: The art museum of Avenches is located in the the top floors of the east wing of the castle.

While the castle dates back to the 13th century, this wing was rebuilt in Renaissance style in the late 16th century. It was the residence of the bailiffs of Berne until 1798. Then it became municipal property. The third and forth floor was used as district jail until 1964.

In 1977, a group of local artists founded the Association of the galerie du Château d’Avenches. The rooms were a compensation for a private gallery that had to close.

Since 1977, the gallery organized about five or six art exhibitions each year, usually lasting for about a month. Each one dedicated to a contemporary local artist. The exhibitions are open from Wednesday to Sunday 14:00 - 18:00. Entrance is free.

FR: Le musée d'art d'Avenches est situé au dernier étage de l'aile est du château.

Alors que le château remonte au 13ème siècle, cette aile a été reconstruite dans le style de la Renaissance à la fin du 16ème siècle. Il fut la résidence des baillis de Berne jusqu'en 1798. Puis il devint propriété municipale. Le troisième et quatrième étage a servi de prison de district jusqu'en 1964.

En 1977, un groupe d'artistes locaux a fondé l'Association de la galerie du Château d'Avenches. Les chambres étaient une compensation pour une galerie privée qui devait fermer.

Depuis 1977, la galerie organise environ cinq ou six expositions d'art chaque année, habituellement pendant environ un mois. Chacun dédié à un artiste local contemporain. Les expositions sont ouvertes du mercredi au dimanche de 14h00 à 18h00. L'entrée est gratuite.
Name: Galerie du Château d'Avenches

Location:
Rue du Château 1580 Avenches


Phone Number: 026 675 33 03

Web Site: [Web Link]

Agency/Ownership: Private

Hours of operation:
Wed - Sun: 14:00 - 18:00


Admission Fee: free

Gift Shop: no

Cafe/Restaurant: no

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