Musée Jean Aicard - Paulin Bertrand (MAB)
705, avenue du 8 mai 1945 - 83 130 La Garde
Var
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
The museum Jean Aicard-Paulin Bertrand (M.A.B) is located in La Garde, between Mount Coudon and the sea. It is housed in the family home «Les Lauriers roses», which testifies to the life, work and personality of the author of «Gaspard de Besse». The villa «Les Lauriers roses» is built in a typical Provencal style. It is located in the heart of a large park of six hectares, created by Jean Aicard, who lived there until 1919\. On his death, the writer passes the estate to his friend, the painter Paulin Bertrand. In 1960, the widow of the latter bequeathed the property to the city of Toulon to make a museum, today labeled «Musée de France» and «Maison d'écrivain». The museum reveals the universe of Jean Aicard. It has many objects, which are discovered by walking through the rooms of the house. • The winter garden, a high place of reception, is distinguished by its walls decorated with texts and illuminations. • Passionate about literature, the author of «Marin des Maures» was a prolific
Tags
Maison des illustres, Musée de France, Beaux-Arts, Art moderne et contemporain, Arts décoratifs, Histoire, Société et civilisation
Access
By car: possibility of free parking inside the museum property. By bus: stop Rolland (line 2), Papin (line 98), or Pont de la Clue (line 39)
Laurent Perrier Ville de Toulon
