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Origin and history

In 2003, the municipality of Luz-Saint-Sauveur purchased the house of the Poque family, former property of the Order of Malta's French Hospital Works. This building, located in a park with a green theater, is intended to accommodate various municipal services, including a museum. The latter is mainly fed by donations from personalities who came to the spa, such as the Duchess of Angoulême, adding a historical and cultural dimension to the project.

The museum is integrated into a complex including the town hall, a recreation centre and seasonal housing. Although the official address mentions the Presbytery of Luz-Saint-Sauveur, the site is located at the impasse of Calihur. The project is part of a desire to enhance local heritage, with a particular interest for the Baroque votive chapel adjacent to the Templar Church.

The museum benefits from the label Musée de France, highlighting its cultural importance. The available information indicates an approximate location, with a map accuracy considered poor (note 5/10). The contact phone and sources such as Monumentum complete the data, but the detailed history of permanent collections or exhibitions is not specified.

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