Museum of Charroux and its district

Located in 2 buildings of the old interior fortification of the city of Charroux, this museum allows you to travel in time from the Gallo-Roman period to the 20th century. Between objects, sculptures (including the enigmatic Belle Nue Inconnue), instruments, documents, models and staging, Charroux reveals its history of Gallo-Roman castrum, free town, cantonal capital under the Revolution, market town prosperous in the 19th century and today classified as one of the most beautiful villages in France.

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In May :

* May 17 // Museum Night “From the Franchise Charter to the Return of Prisoners” – Nighttime tour by flashlight – As part of this event, the museum is participating in the national program “La Classe, l’oeuvre” (The Class, the Work) with the Charroux school.

In July :

* During the month of July // Celebration of the centenary of Guy Renne (1925-1990) – Permanent exhibition of Chinese inks dedicated to Charroux.

In September :

* Saturday, September 21 and 22 // European Heritage Days – Celebration of the 780th anniversary of the Charter of Franchises granted in 1245 in Charroux by Archambault IX with a stroll.