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The Villa Algira George Sand’s House
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The "Villa Algira" got its name from an African butterfly discovered in Gargilesse during an excursion and has become a museum dedicated to George Sand.
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Catégorie
- Private museum
Description of heritage
Descriptif du centre d'interprétation
With her son Maurice and a few friends, she enjoyed coming to relax in this hideout cottage offered by her faithful friend and lover Alexandre Manceau. Everyday and common objects, naturalist collection and pictures by Maurice are displayed with charm. After this visit, you feel overwhelmed by this friendly atmosphere which George Sand liked so much.Descriptif du parc et jardin
With her son Maurice and a few friends, she enjoyed coming to relax in this hideout cottage offered by her faithful friend and lover Alexandre Manceau. Everyday and common objects, naturalist collection and pictures by Maurice are displayed with charm. After this visit, you feel overwhelmed by this friendly atmosphere which George Sand liked so much.Descriptif du musée
With her son Maurice and a few friends, she enjoyed coming to relax in this hideout cottage offered by her faithful friend and lover Alexandre Manceau. Everyday and common objects, naturalist collection and pictures by Maurice are displayed with charm. After this visit, you feel overwhelmed by this friendly atmosphere which George Sand liked so much.Descriptif du site et monument historique
With her son Maurice and a few friends, she enjoyed coming to relax in this hideout cottage offered by her faithful friend and lover Alexandre Manceau. Everyday and common objects, naturalist collection and pictures by Maurice are displayed with charm. After this visit, you feel overwhelmed by this friendly atmosphere which George Sand liked so much.
Spoken languages
- French
- English
Services
- Shop
Facilities
- Shop
- Bus parking
Group
Groups accepted
- Minimum group size: 5
- Maximum group size: 10
Visit
- French
Individual guided tour at all times: yes
Guided group tour on request: yes
Individual guided tour on request: yes
Free group visit permanently: no
Individual free visit permanently: no
Free group visit on request: no
Individual free visit on request: yes
Educational visit: yes
Average duration of the group visit: 00h40
Average duration of the group visit: 00h40
Activities
On site
- Temporary exhibitions