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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A journey through the artists’ world

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…
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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…
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Saint-Cyprien Event Calendar

VERNISSAGE DE L’EXPOSITION “UNE EXPOSITION” – PATRICK FISCHER CHEZ ARABESQUE

VERNISSAGE DE L’EXPOSITION “UNE EXPOSITION” – PATRICK FISCHER CHEZ ARABESQUE

14 April 2026
Tuesday 14 April at 6pm > Arabesque presents “Une exposition” – Patrick Fischer. Patrick Fischer presents sensitive and luminous landscapes, where sky,…
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CLUB DE LECTURE DE LA MEDIATHEQUE

CLUB DE LECTURE DE LA MEDIATHEQUE

14 April 2026
Tuesday 14 April, 3pm to 5pm > The Saint-Cyprien Médiathèque book club will be meeting exceptionally on this second Tuesday in April.…
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CONCERT ECOLE DE MUSIQUE

CONCERT ECOLE DE MUSIQUE

15 April 2026
Wednesday 15 April from 6pm to 8pm > “Moteur Ça Tourne” music concert by students from the Saint-Cyprien music school. Free admission.…
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