Folklore & Archaeologic Museum
Poitou-Charentes 
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 Located in an old 17th century house, the museum's collections are organized along three axes: - Folk, at first: a Poitevin interior that presents among other things shrouds and clothing of the region, - Archaeology, with outstanding exhibitions of ceramics from the 1st century AD, coming from Gallo-Roman sites in Chauvigny & Antigny, but also via many medieval objects, - The old jobs where you will discover the tools of shoemakers, tinsmiths, coopers and many other professions.  Place du Vieux Marche 86300 Chauvigny Chauvigny is located at 24km at the east of Poitiers (to take the N151). The museum is located nearby the Dungeon of Gouzon, and is very close to the Chateau des Eveques where is taking place the show titled Giants of the Sky. Chauvigny : N 46°34'10'', O 00°38'51'' Click here to see the route (on a new tab)  |
 The museum is open according to the following schedule: - From April the 1st to June the 14th and in September & October: open daily from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - From June the 15th to August the 31st: open from Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. & from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., open on Saturdays, Sundays and on bank holidays from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., - From November to March: Open on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The museum is closed during the Christmas holidays. Disclaimer : The management team of the destination has the possibility to change the opening days and hours without prior communication.  This museum allows to soak of local life by its historical approach. |