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Benedictine Palace and its collection
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The Benedictine Palace is not only a historical monument but also a functioning distillery with cellars. In addition, it houses a museum that showcases a variety of collections, including carved ivories, coins, locks, and ancient religious paintings. In 1988, a space dedicated to contemporary art exhibitions was added, further enriching the cultural offerings of the palace.
The Benedictine Liqueur and Museum
The Benedictine Palace serves a dual purpose as both the production site of the Benedictine liqueur and a museum. Despite its name, the palace has no connection to the Benedictine abbey of Fécamp. Within the museum, one room is dedicated to telling the story of the liqueur, while another displays around 600 counterfeit versions of the Benedictine, making it one of the most copied liqueurs in the world.
Art Collections at the Benedictine Palace Museum
The museum within the Benedictine Palace is dedicated to ancient and medieval art, with many pieces originating from the old abbey. The collections include enamels and ivories, and a library that partly comes from the abbey of Fécamp. There is also a collection of ironwork acquired from a castle in the Loire Valley, and paintings, mostly on wood, that were once attributed to specific French, Italian, German, and Flemish artists.
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