Family visit to the wax museum The life of the Saint Curé d'ArsRelive the atmosphere of yesteryear as you walk through life-size sets. Through 17 scenes and 35 wax figures, discover the most memorable moments in the life of an extraordinary man, Patron Saint of all parish priests in the world. More than a visit, an encounter!
Family visit to the Wax Museum The life of the Saint Curé d'Ars
Wax statue of Jean-Marie Vianney at the wax museum in ArsDID YOU KNOW?
The Grévin workshops were involved in 2019 to help restore wax statues. This involved a total of 130 hours of renovation work and the participation of 4 craftsmen (painter decorator, painter make-up artist, hair stylist wigmaker and implants and costume designer)
You’ll step into life-size sets from the past and relive moments from history.
Each of the 17 scenes will surprise you with the realism of the 35 wax figures specially created by Ateliers Grévin. You’ll be transported by strong written or spoken words, admire the haute couture costumes.
It was created in 1994 on the initiative of a village resident: Mr. Boireaud. To stage the key episodes in the life of the Curé d’Ars from his 3rd birthday to his death in the village of ars, he drew on writings and eyewitness accounts. For the sets, he called on craftsmen from the village and surrounding area. A masterpiece! A precious heritage charged with emotion that leaves no one indifferent.
At the end of the tour, a small area is dedicated to the continuation of the work of the Curé d’Ars after his death and the importance of the legacy bequeathed.
Interpretation area at the wax museum in Ars.Before visiting the wax museum, you’ll find a space that seeks to restore Jean-Marie Vianney’s life in its historical context, from his birth in 1786 to his death in 1859. Here, you’ll relive major local, national and international historical events. You’ll learn what life was like in the Dombes at the time, what were the movements of thought, the religious doctrines that tormented the region, the world.
You’ll also understand how the Curé d’Ars may or may not have been influenced in his vision of the world and his pastoral care.
With the sound boxes you’ll listen to the history of the pilgrimage and its impact on the village. Children will reconstruct the model of the Basilica of Saint Sixtus and, in so doing, discover its architectural evolution.
