Villa Tamaris Centre d'Art TPM
Located in the heart of a pine forest, perched on the heights of a hill right next to the Mediterranean Sea and the bay of Tamaris, Villa Tamaris was built at the end of the nineteenth century by an officer of the Merchant Navy, Blaise Michel Pacha. It extends over 3700 m2.
The Villa Tamaris, arts center of Métropole Toulon Provence Méditerranée, ranks among the major places dedicated to Photography. Put the images and those who make them possible in the spotlight is one of the assertive ambition of this top cultural institution.
Located in the heart of a pine forest, perched on the heights of a hill right next to the Mediterranean Sea and the bay of Tamaris, Villa Tamaris was built at the end of the nineteenth century by an officer of the Merchant Navy, Blaise Michel Pacha. It extends over 3700 m2.
The Villa Tamaris, arts center of Métropole Toulon Provence Méditerranée, ranks among the major places dedicated to Photography. Put the images and those who make them possible in the spotlight is one of the assertive ambition of this top cultural institution.
Programme
Marc Riboud, the eye of the traveler
Marc Riboud's extensive travels and long career are represented by over 150 prints. On loan from the Musée national des arts asiatiques Guimet, this selection highlights Asia, where he travelled from the 1950s onwards: Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, India, Japan, and also China, where the photographer captured the country's upheavals.
Gil Fréchet: the visual memory of Les Sablettes, between art and reminiscence
Artist and graphic designer Gil Fréchet's rich and varied career takes us into his intimate world at Les Sablettes, where each shot tells a story filled with feelings and memories.
Access
Centre d’art, Métropole Toulon Provence Méditerranée
295, avenue de la Grande Maison
83500 La Seyne-sur-Mer
+33 (0)4 94 06 84 00
villatamaris.fr
Wednesday to Sunday: 1.30pm to 6.30pm.
Guided tours and workshops on Saturday from 10 am to noon by reservation.
Free entry.
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PLACES TO DISCOVER
• Fort Napoléon
• Musée Balaguier
• Les Sablettes
• Port de Saint Elme
• Corniche de Tamaris
PLACES TO STAY
• Le Georges
• Le Grand Hôtel des Sablettes
• Hôtel Georges Sand
• Hôtel restaurant Le Poséidon
• Villa Les Lys
• Hôtel restaurant La Frégate
• La Mandarinette
• Hôtel Mercure Toulon La Seyne
PLACES TO EAT/DRINK
• Le Georges
• La Tamarisienne
• Le Père Louis
• Restaurant La Jetée
• Le Provence Plage
