Pincé Museum

The Pince Museum

The Angers audio-guided tour reveals, in the heart of the shopping street, the Pince Museum, housed in an elegant Renaissance private mansion. This fine building holds collections from Mediterranean Antiquity and Asia.

A mansion of the Angevin Renaissance

The Pince mansion was built between 1528 and 1535 in a Renaissance style, the work of the Angevin architect Jean Delespine. It was originally a private mansion intended for Jean de Pince, then mayor of Angers, then the residence of several notables of the city. In 1889, the building became a museum open to the public, one of the major buildings of the Angevin Renaissance.

What there is to see

The Pince Museum presents works from Greek, Roman, Etruscan and Egyptian Antiquity, as well as collections of Chinese and Japanese art. The mansion itself, with its Renaissance facade and sculpted decoration, is a visit in its own right. It is a fine testimony to the taste of collectors and the openness of Angers to the world.

Practical information

The Pince Museum is on Rue Lenepveu, in the shopping centre of Angers. The visit is generally ticketed, sometimes included in a city museum pass; hours vary by season. It is best to check the information in advance before going.

What does the Pince Museum present ?

Works from Greek, Roman, Etruscan and Egyptian Antiquity, as well as collections of Chinese and Japanese art.

How old is the Pince mansion ?

It was built between 1528 and 1535 by the architect Jean Delespine, and is among the major buildings of the Angevin Renaissance.