Museum occupying a former art deco swimming pool, displaying fine art & science exhibits.
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- What is the rating of La Piscine - Musée d'art et d'industrie André Diligent de Roubaix?
- La Piscine - Musée d'art et d'industrie André Diligent de Roubaix is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 7,098 reviews.
- Where is La Piscine - Musée d'art et d'industrie André Diligent de Roubaix located?
- 23 Rue de l'Espérance, 59100 Roubaix, France
- How can I contact La Piscine - Musée d'art et d'industrie André Diligent de Roubaix?
- Phone: +33 3 20 69 23 60 · Website: roubaix-lapiscine.com
Beautiful building, absolutely worthwhile to visit, but too many paintings and sculptures: too full and overwhelming.
The area around the swimming pool has been made to look very attractive and the museum is full of the usual pieces you will find in most museums. The security staff are unsmiling and antagonistic, but the museum attendants are very friendly and helpful.
The cafe is very large, expensive and modern, but the man who served us was nonchalant and lazy. In addition, he tried to play us by not giving us our change. His excuse was that he needed to find someone to provide the change, but this was never communicated to us, and he seemed to be aimlessly wandering around, waiting for us to give up on the change or forget about it and go. It was dishonest, unfriendly and deliberate. I abhor people who take advantage of others and prey on tourists like this. It's completely unacceptable.
The cafe is very large, expensive and modern, but the man who served us was nonchalant and lazy. In addition, he tried to play us by not giving us our change. His excuse was that he needed to find someone to provide the change, but this was never communicated to us, and he seemed to be aimlessly wandering around, waiting for us to give up on the change or forget about it and go. It was dishonest, unfriendly and deliberate. I abhor people who take advantage of others and prey on tourists like this. It's completely unacceptable.
It was fabulous and easily reached by metro from the centre of Lille. It was an amazing art deco swimming pool built in 1932 which unfortunately had to close in 1985. Luckily it was rescued from demolition and a great museum/art gallery space has been created around the beautiful pool area.
I love this museum. It has many permanent exhibits and features temp exhibits as well. My favorite feature is the poscine room. The statues which line the pool and the multiple alcoves on the first 2 levels offer a unique museum experience. I recommend the restaurant at the Piscine aswell. Grest food.
Beautiful result for an old public swimming pool transformed into a museum.
Collection is mostly sculptures, ceramics, paintings, some master's work.
9€ ticket, nice hours roaming around, beautiful café inside, garden, shop...
Worth it.
Collection is mostly sculptures, ceramics, paintings, some master's work.
9€ ticket, nice hours roaming around, beautiful café inside, garden, shop...
Worth it.
La Piscine is definitely one of the best museums I've ever been to in my life. It uses its space so efficiently and effectively, the entire collection is perfectly organised and it's so rich and diverse, ranging from paintings, sculptures, fashion pieces, and all in completely different styles and topics. Has one of the best souvenir shops, too. I am absolutely in awe and would definitely recommend it to anyone, whether you're a lone art enjoyer or a family with kids, I'm sure everyone will find something to love there.
The swimming pool was beautiful. The fine art installations were cool too, with explanations in English as well. Which is quite refreshing after having travelled to various museums in france which don't really consider outsiders to visit.
Bigger than we thought, it could be at least half a day spent at the place if I haven't planned to go somewhere else first. Apart from the bath which is the highlight, around the room there are many art pieces and most of them are cool! There are so many rooms to explore, also there is another upper floor with more pieces! The entry fee is worth the price, now I understand why many local people spend the money to visit the place!
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