Located in Frédéric Mistral's birthplace in Maillane, restored and preserved as it was during his lifetime, the Frédéric Mistral Museum displays photographs, art objects, paintings, and books commemorating the life of this defender of Provençal cultural identity, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1904, and founder of the Arlaten Museum in Arles.
The Provençal poet, founder of the Félibrige, author of exceptional works such as “Mirèio,” “Calendau,” “Memòri e Raconte,” and others, was born in Maillane.
He lived in this house with his wife from 1876 to 1914 and welcomed many famous figures such as Poincaré, the King of Belgium, a great chef who cooked for the Queen of England, Escoffier, and others.
The some 60,000 letters the poet received throughout his life are a testament to his fame.
The building was listed as a historic monument on November 10, 1930.
Since its restoration in 1995, visitors have been able to explore the vestibule, the living room, the office, the dining room, and more.
The garden of the Mistral Museum in Maillane is open to the public. It is dotted with signs presenting and illustrating the different plant species present, accompanied by texts by Mistral.
Temporary exhibitions and various events regularly highlight themes dear to the poet (costumes, the lives of our ancestors, painting, concerts, etc.).
To round off your visit, a “Heritage Trail” leaflet will help you discover Maillane and its places steeped in history.
Guided tours are available all year round except on Mondays and public holidays.
Frédéric Mistral Museum
11, avenue Lamartine,
13910 Maillane
Tel.: 04 90 95 84 19
musee@maillane.fr
www.museemistral.fr
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