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…
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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

KAMISHIBAÏS : LECTURES DE CONTES PAR MELANIE, CRECHE EL CANT DELS OCELLS

KAMISHIBAÏS : LECTURES DE CONTES PAR MELANIE, CRECHE EL CANT DELS OCELLS

11 February 2026
Wednesday 11 February from 10.45am to 11.15am > The “Kamishibaïs” workshop initiated by Mélanie, a member of the “El Cant dels Ocells”…
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JEUX AVEC RAPHAËLLE ALVAREZ, SOCIÉTÉ ANIMA JEUX 66

JEUX AVEC RAPHAËLLE ALVAREZ, SOCIÉTÉ ANIMA JEUX 66

11 February 2026
Wednesday 11 February from 3pm to 6pm > Make the most of the holidays with Raphëlle Alvarez, Société Anima Jeux 66: a…
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LES CAUSERIES AUX COLLECTIONS

LES CAUSERIES AUX COLLECTIONS

12 February 2026
Thursday 12 February 2026 from 6.30 to 8.30 pm > Lecture by Alexandre Charett-Dykes on the theme “Le Corrège (Antonio Allegri dit…
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