The Saint-Cyprien Collections were established from the legacy of painter François Desnoyer (1894–1972), who moved to Sète in 1945 and passed away in Saint-Cyprien. Close to Jean Olibo, the visionary mayor he met in 1963, he created his own foundation in the town on his recommendation.
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Saint-Cyprien Collections

A must-see exhibition venue offering a unique artistic experience.

The Saint-Cyprien Collections are founded on the legacy of François Desnoyer, comprising more than 700 works, enriched by acquisitions of 19th- and 20th-century paintings. The Collections open a window onto local creation, a way to highlight the artistic resources of a region.

 

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Dive into the fascinating world of the Saint-Cyprien Collections and discover unique exhibitions throughout the year.

THE CERAMIC GESTURE. 2

NATALIA FERRE – ASSOCIATION TERRES CUITES The exhibition offers an intimate dialogue between the functional terracottas of Roussillon and the contemporary creations of Natàlia Ferré. In both worlds, the sincerity of the gesture resonates, that of an age-old jar and that of a feminine silhouet…

JACKIE KENNEDY: TELL ME ABOUT LOVE

Jackie Kennedy in 1963. The exhibition, produced exclusively by Maison Templar Presse r, is an original collection of 100 prints. Each photograph is captioned by an anecdote written by writer David Lawrence. The most famous First Lady of the United States was an indisputable supporter of the youn…

Saint-Cyprien Event Calendar

BOUQUET DE CONTES PAR DOMINIQUE, COMPAGN’ARTS

BOUQUET DE CONTES PAR DOMINIQUE, COMPAGN’ARTS

25 February 2026
Wednesday 25 February, 4pm to 5pm > Storyteller Dominique Morin brings you a bouquet of tales, including “Le trésor de Georges” adapted…
VERNISSAGE ST-CYP’ART ANY TRAN-MROZINSKI

VERNISSAGE ST-CYP’ART ANY TRAN-MROZINSKI

26 February 2026
Thursday 26 February 2026 at 6pm > Opening of the exhibition St-Cyp’Art au détour des œuvres by Any Tran-Mrozinski at Grand Stade…
MUSIQUES DU MONDE

MUSIQUES DU MONDE

27 February 2026
Friday 27 February 2026 from 9pm to 10.30pm > The Taes duo of Nataly Ong and Sébastien Testas dress up in poetry…