The Marceau Constantin Museum in Saint-Christol-d’Albion

In Saint-Christol-d’Albion, the municipal museum presents the work of Marceau Constantin, a painter born in the village. Geometric forms and colours run through this photographic introduction to a museum devoted to contemporary painting.

A museum on the Albion plateau

At the heart of the Plateau d'Albion, on the border of the Vaucluse, the village of Saint Christol offers splendid landscapes of lavender fields following the contours of the land, with Mont Ventoux in the background. Saint Christol offers tourists the typical atmosphere of a village in the highlands of Provence.

This quiet village is home to an outstanding museum of Fine Arts in Provence. The local council dedicated the Marceau Constantin Museum in the village where he was born, where he returned after his career in Paris. Thus was born Marceau Constantin Museum in August 2009.

Marceau Constantin’s forms and colours

Maybe you do not know Marceau Constantin ? Step into the museum and, at first glance, you will understand that Marceau is a great Master. Modern paintings based on geometric forms fill a bright, carefully arranged space. The colours and forms of Marceau’s paintings fill this place with a warm energy.

The museum offers a way to explore the development of Marceau Constantin’s work through his compositions, graphic experiments and use of colour.

At Saint-Christol, Marceau Constantin used to welcome visitors and explain his work. He died on 3 January 2017, leaving a body of work that can be discovered in this museum. Marceau analysed his subject, deconstructed its shapes and colours, then reinterpreted it on canvas, adding his creative talent and deeply human personality.

Many visitors return to Saint-Christol: visiting the Marceau Constantin Museum offers a moment of true happiness.

Planning your visit

Before travelling to Saint-Christol, contact the museum on +33 (0)6 84 37 96 76 to confirm opening and visiting arrangements. An online description of the museum does not guarantee daily opening.

Access to Saint Christol

GPS coordinates N 44°01'44'' E 5°29'33"

Location : altitude 810 metres, 1100 inhabitants, 10 km from Simiane-la-Rotonde, 12 km from Sault, 20 km from Banon, 28 km from Apt, 33 km from Montbrun-les-bains, 76 km from Avignon, 83 km from Aix-en-Provence