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Historial of the Holy Curé of Ars (wax museum) à Ars-sur-Formans dans l'Ain

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Musée d'Art religieux
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Musée des figurines en cire
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Historial of the Holy Curé of Ars (wax museum)

    625 Rue Jean Marie Vianney
    01480 Ars-sur-Formans

Origin and history

Historial of the Holy Curé of Ars is a wax museum located in the town of Ars-sur-Formans. This place is dedicated to the memory of an emblematic religious personality, although the source text does not specify its identity or the historical details of its life. The name "Saint Curé" suggests a strong link with the local clergy and spiritual or popular recognition.

In the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, religious monuments like this often play a central role in community life. In Ars-sur-Formans, as in many rural localities, buildings linked to the Christian faith serve as points of assembly, pilgrimage or the preservation of collective memory. This type of museum, focused on wax, generally aims to recreate scenes or portraits to immerse visitors in a specific era or history.

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Conditions of visit

  • Conditions de visite : Ouvert toute l'année
  • Période d'ouverture : Le Lundi : 14h-18h - Du mardi au Samedi : 9h30 - 12h30 / 13h30 - 18h - Dimanche et jours fériés : 14h-18h
  • Tarifs de visite : Adulte : 6 €