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La Chartreuse Museum, Douai
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Well worth the diversions
Museum
The Michelin Guide's review
Douai Fine Arts Museum has taken up residence in the former charterhouse, a fine group of 16C-18C buildings. Among the pieces exhibited, don't miss the large-format 16C altarpieces from three abbeys: Abbaye de Marchiennes, Abbaye d'Anchin and Abbaye de Flines, the Flagellation du Christ by Lodovico Carracci, works by Rubens and Jordaens, paintings of the French School from the 17C and 18C and a collection of sculptures, presented in the chapel.
Practical information
+33 3 27 71 38 80
Location
130 rue des Chartreux
59500 Douai
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