Biography
Ramiro Arrue, Painter of the Basque Soul
A symbolic figure of Basque art, Ramiro Arrue tirelessly depicted the landscapes and daily life of his region. A dedicated and relentless worker, he humbly and consistently portrayed the Basque Country in a figurative style, incorporating avant-garde techniques he encountered during his Parisian training.
Discover an artistic universe filled with majesty and mystery.
1892: Born on May 20 in Abondo, Spain
1907-1917: Artistic training in Paris
1917: Establishes his studio in Ciboure, facing Saint-Jean-de-Luz
1923: Co-founder of the Basque Museum of Bayonne and member of the “Les Neuf” group
1925: Wins a gold medal at the International Exhibition of Decorative Arts in Paris and becomes an Honorary Member of The Faculty of Arts in London
1926: Illustrates “Le Mariage Basque” by Francis Jammes
1927: Illustrates “Ramuntcho” by Pierre Loti
1928: Travels to Latin America
1929: Marries Suzanne Blanché
1943: Spends one month in prison in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port following an identity check
1965: Wins first prize at the Saint-Sébastien city exhibition
1971: Passes away on April 3 in Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Works of Ramiro Arrue
His compositions form architectural structures that guide the eye and transport us into a silent universe, where landscapes are motionless yet tamed, and characters are active yet gazing into the void. His works radiate a serene mystery, where gestures are ennobled, skies appear more alive than figures, and La Rhune mountain reappears from piece to piece, like a benevolent presence.
Practical Information
Museum & Bookstore Opening Hours
April 1 – October 31
Tuesday to Friday
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM / 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Last admission: 30 minutes before closing.
Sunday
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Last admission: 30 minutes before closing.
Closed on Monday and Saturday
November 1 – March 31
Tuesday to Friday
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM / 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Last admission: 30 minutes before closing.
Sunday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Last admission: 30 minutes before closing.
Closed on Monday and Saturday
Admission Fees & Access
Free for children under 12
Full price: €9
Reduced price: €5 (students, ages 13-18, seniors 60+)
Groups (reservation required): €5 per person (groups of 5+)
School visits: upon request
Credit cards accepted
17 Avenue Raymond Gramaglia
06320 Cap d’Ail
SNCF Train Station: Cap d’Ail stop, 200m away
Bus lines:
- Line 600 Nice-Monaco-Menton: Beaverbrook stop
- Line 79 Les Genêts-Gare SNCF-Savorani H: Bois Joli stop
Wheelchair ramp available upon request
