Ollioules's Maison du Patrimoine
Architectural jewel of the MetropolisThe history of our towns
In the heart of Ollioules, the former “Maison des Têtes”, a 17th-century mansion with sumptuous gypsum decor, has been transformed into a museum. As you travel back in time, you’ll learn about the history and heritage of the Toulon Provence Méditerranée metropolitan area in a fun, interactive way, with original, poetic scenarios.
5 good reasons to visit the Maison du Patrimoine
- Admire Provencal architecture and gypseries
- Get to grips with the natural, cultural, industrial and scientific heritage of the metropolis
- Fun, interactive learning
- Smell the scent of local flowers and species
- Find 100% local souvenirs
Exceptional architecture
As soon as you open the door to the Maison du Patrimoine, the gypseries – majestic plaster decorations on the walls – jump out at you. More than 80 busts and heads – some representing the heads of Roman emperors – look down on you. The fully-decorated staircase of this unique residence guides you up to the museum’s various rooms, where you’ll discover past and contemporary wonders of the region.
Our advice
Numerous heritage-related creative workshops are organized at the Maison de la Métropole in partnership with Ollioules craftsmen and designers. Whether you’re a budding genius or a big kid at heart, take your place!
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History of the Arts in Provence Médterranée
Alternating between the real world, with a wide variety of collector’s items, and virtual technologies, you’ll explore history through the great artistic currents, from Antiquity to the 20th century. Gaspard, your colorful companion with a Provencal accent, guides you on an interactive journey between worlds: burlesque comedy, gypsum workshop, land of epics, land of plenty, travel journal or cabinet of curiosities.
The cabinet of curiosities at the Maison du Patrimoine d’Ollioules plunges you into a world of illustrious characters who have influenced the history of Provence Méditerranée through its painters, discoverers, sculptors and popular singers. From Pierre Puget to Jean Aicard, via Félix Mayol, Raimu and Mireille Darc, this museum room and its many relics are surprisingly rich and diverse.
The souvenir store
Your tour of Provence Méditerranée’s heritage comes to a gentle close. To complete your journey into history, a boutique-bookshop showcasing the excellence of Ollioules’ craftsmanship, through art books and media dedicated to young people, awaits you to take home an original souvenir of your vacation.
How do I get there?
The Maison du Patrimoine is right in the heart of Ollioules town center. By bus, get off at the “Mairie” stop on line 12 from La Seyne or 11B from Toulon.
The Maison du Patrimoine is just a few meters away on foot. By car, drive into Ollioules town center and park in one of the nearby parking lots: parking Jean Jaurès, parking Lemoyne (blue zone) or parking Orlandi 1 or 2 at the entrance to the town from Toulon. A ten-minute walk will take you to the Maison du Patrimoine (free shuttles from the Orlandi 2 parking lot on Thursday and Saturday mornings).