Thérèse Neveu Santon Art Center

The Thérèse Neveu Centre of Santon Art of Aubagne

The Thérèse Neveu Centre of Santon Art is a place dedicated to the art of the santon, in the heart of Aubagne. The Aubagne audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this renovated building, which pays tribute to a great figure of the santon tradition.

A tribute to a great santon maker

The Centre of Santon Art bears the name of Thérèse Neveu, an emblematic figure of Aubagne and a pioneer of the art of the santon. Located in a renovated building, it is dedicated to this traditional craft, deeply linked to the identity of the city. There you discover the history, the techniques and the works of the santon makers, as well as the close bond between Aubagne, clay and the universe of Marcel Pagnol.

What to see

Here you discover the art of the santon through exhibitions, works and presentations of techniques, in a renovated building. The Centre pays tribute to Thérèse Neveu and the santon tradition of Aubagne. It is a stop for those curious about crafts, Provençal culture and the universe of Pagnol, in the heart of the city.

Practical information

The Thérèse Neveu Centre of Santon Art lies in the heart of Aubagne, reachable on foot. A working cultural place, it can be visited; its hours and conditions vary by day and season. It is best to check the arrangements before coming.

Who was Thérèse Neveu?

An emblematic figure of Aubagne and a pioneer of the art of the santon, to whom the city's Centre of Santon Art is dedicated.

Where is the Centre of Santon Art?

In the heart of Aubagne, in a renovated building dedicated to the art of the santon.