In the heart of Provence - Free visit of the Domaine Saint-Antonin

Name: In the heart of Provence - Free visit of the Domaine Saint-Antonin
Start: 2023-09-16T10:00:00+02:00
End: 2023-09-17T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Domaine Saint-Antonin

Nestled in the heart of 100 hectares of forest and fields, the Domaine Saint-Antonin still belongs to the descendants of Annibal Thus (1579-1644), canon of the cathedral church of Fréjus, who…

16 and 17 September 2023Passed

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Free entry

©Domaine Saint-Antonin/Mathieu Charreyre

Nestled in the heart of 100 hectares of forest and fields, the Domaine Saint-Antonin still belongs to the descendants of Annibal Thus (1579-1644), canon of the cathedral church of Fréjus, who acquired it in 1633. From this period are kept a dovecote, flagship of the estate, as well as a chapel and some structural elements of the bastide. At the beginning of the 19th century, a large terrace with a small pool with jets of water and a beautiful staircase of access, was also arranged.
On the occasion of the European Heritage Days, this private estate opens its doors exceptionally to make you travel to the heart of traditional Provence.

On the weekend agenda:
● Exhibition of old photographs «Saint-Rémy and its region in 1900-1910» : selection of negatives on glass plates from the photographic collection of the Domaine Saint-Antonin.
● Santons exhibition «Toun: the santonnière tradition at Domaine Saint-Antonin» : presentation of santons made by the Santonnière Toun (1st half of the 20th century) at the Domaine Saint-Antonin?
● Tour of WDA collections and workshops, association de protection du patrimoine informatique
● Meeting with operators of the Domain and sale of their products

Website: https://saint-antonin.net

About the location

Domaine Saint-Antonin

route de Vauvenargues, 13490 Jouques

Bouches-du-Rhône
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

The Saint Antonine Domain belongs even today to the descendants of SÉBASTIEN THUS, trader of the city of Jouques, property of which BROTHER ANNIBAL THUS, canon of the church of Fréjus, left it. The latter(This last) had acquired it of the Mr. of PUYLOUBIER in 1636\. The facade of the ancient country-house, facing east, was resumed(taken back) in the XXth century with a view to symmetry and endowed with a large terrace adorned with a pond. On its north facade, a door in round arch remains(subsists) set back(decreasing). The farm is leant on the West. On the terrace, on both(all) sides of a beautiful staircase of access remain(subsist) a pigeon house (dated by registration(inscription) of 1643) and a devoted chapel, established by Annibal Thus in the 2nd quarter of the XVIIth century. This quadrangular insulated pigeon house is surrounded with a headband(banner) of rectangular stones in projection topped with a row of multicoloured glazed tiles(window panes). The recent history(story) of the Saint Antonine Domain is also bound(connected) to the tradition of the Provençal day-nurseries(cribs) and their Christmas crib figures. Indeed, LOUISE THUS (1899-1992), among whom the husband and doctor from Aix, ÉMILE SICARD contributed greatly to the conservation of the built and natural heritage of the place, became himself known know as santonnière under the name of TOUN.