Housed in the historic Hôtel d’Hocqueville building, right beside the Fine Arts Museum, the Museum of Ceramics is home to an outstanding collection of Rouen earthenware. Architecture enthusiasts can admire the neo-classic style interior of the 17th century building which has seen several alterations throughout the centuries. The museum tells the story of the progress of ceramics in and around Rouen from the 16th to the late 18th century. Highlights of the collection include examples of Renaissance paving by Masséot Abaquesne, enormous 18th century ceremonial dishes and sculptures. Most of the collection was locally crafted but there are also brilliant examples of ceramics from as far afield as Delft, Nevers and Lille and some outstanding Majolica work from Italy.
Museum of Ceramics, 1 Rue Faucon, 76000 Rouen, Phone: +33-2-35-07-31-74