Leblanc-Duvernoy Museum in Auxerre
Just a few kilometers from Joigny, treat yourself to a cultural escape in the heart of Auxerre.
Housed in an elegant 18th-century mansion, the Leblanc-Duvernoy Museum opens the doors to a refined world where art, history, and craftsmanship blend harmoniously.
Book your hotel near Auxerre to discover this unique museum!
Located in the very center of Auxerre, the museum occupies the former home of the Leblanc-Duvernoy family.
Bequeathed to the city in 1926 by Paul Leblanc-Duvernoy, this place was conceived to perpetuate the family legacy and transmit a true passion for the arts.
From the moment you enter, the charm takes hold. You almost feel like you've been invited into a living, breathing home, like in the days when people gathered in the music room around the piano.
The intimate atmosphere of the place contrasts with the richness of the collections it houses.
The music room has retained its original décor, notably a remarkable set of 18th-century tapestries from the Beauvais Manufactory.
These works illustrate episodes from the life of the Kangxi Emperor and are listed as historical monuments.
Between wood paneling, period furniture, and objets d'art, each room in the museum tells a story.
Your visit becomes a journey through time, discovering the taste and refinement of a grand bourgeois residence.
The Leblanc-Duvernoy Museum also plays a major role in the understanding of ceramics in France. Its collections include:
Consumers of decorative arts will find a wealth of pieces rarely gathered together in such an elegant setting.
As you move through the rooms, you will also discover paintings from various periods and origins, signed by artists such as Charles de La Fosse, Jusepe de Ribera, and Adriaen Pietersz. van de Venne.
The furniture and objets d'art complete this coherent and charming collection.
This diversity of the collections allows visitors to explore several facets of artistic history, while maintaining the unity of a human-scale space.
After your visit to Auxerre, return to the comfort of your room at the Hotel Le Paris-Nice** in Joigny.
Self-guided tours: from June 1st to September 30th, Friday to Sunday, 2 pm to 6 pm.
Housed in an elegant 18th-century mansion, the Leblanc-Duvernoy Museum opens the doors to a refined world where art, history, and craftsmanship blend harmoniously.
Book your hotel near Auxerre to discover this unique museum!
A mansion transformed into an art haven in Auxerre
Located in the very center of Auxerre, the museum occupies the former home of the Leblanc-Duvernoy family.
Bequeathed to the city in 1926 by Paul Leblanc-Duvernoy, this place was conceived to perpetuate the family legacy and transmit a true passion for the arts.
From the moment you enter, the charm takes hold. You almost feel like you've been invited into a living, breathing home, like in the days when people gathered in the music room around the piano.
The intimate atmosphere of the place contrasts with the richness of the collections it houses.
Exceptional tapestries and preserved décor
The music room has retained its original décor, notably a remarkable set of 18th-century tapestries from the Beauvais Manufactory.
These works illustrate episodes from the life of the Kangxi Emperor and are listed as historical monuments.
Between wood paneling, period furniture, and objets d'art, each room in the museum tells a story.
Your visit becomes a journey through time, discovering the taste and refinement of a grand bourgeois residence.
Leblanc-Duvernoy: a leading Auxerre museum for ceramics
The Leblanc-Duvernoy Museum also plays a major role in the understanding of ceramics in France. Its collections include:
- Revolutionary earthenware
- Family-name earthenware
- Auxerre earthenware
- Puisaye stoneware
Consumers of decorative arts will find a wealth of pieces rarely gathered together in such an elegant setting.
Paintings, furniture, and objets d'art
As you move through the rooms, you will also discover paintings from various periods and origins, signed by artists such as Charles de La Fosse, Jusepe de Ribera, and Adriaen Pietersz. van de Venne.
The furniture and objets d'art complete this coherent and charming collection.
This diversity of the collections allows visitors to explore several facets of artistic history, while maintaining the unity of a human-scale space.
After your visit to Auxerre, return to the comfort of your room at the Hotel Le Paris-Nice** in Joigny.
Practical information
Self-guided tours: from June 1st to September 30th, Friday to Sunday, 2 pm to 6 pm.
