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The only museum of its kind in the south of France. Many collections of figurines ranging from prehistory to fantasy. Diorama of the Battle of Borodino covering 21m2. Temporary exhibition on Egypt.
Description
This museum traces the history of military costume and carriages, from antiquity to the present day.
Through some 50 displays of figurines, you'll discover the knights of the Middle Ages, the various kings of France, and the Napoleonic era, including the unique 21m² diorama of the Battle of Borodino, comprising 13,800 figurines and representing 15 years of work.
You'll continue your journey through themes centered on the land of Provence, with the history of the regiments of Provence and wine transport, the costumes of the wine brotherhoods, and the fortified castle of Chamaret in 1375.
Temporary exhibitions are organized every year.
2024 theme: 39-45
Spoken languages
- French
Themes
- History
- Sciences and technology
- Famous people
- Miniature
Labels and ranking
- Bad weather alternative
Activities
- Temporary exhibition
Opening
on Wednesday and Saturday between 2.30 pm and 6.30 pm.
Visit
Individual tour
- Unguided individual tours available permanently
- Average Duration of the individual tour: 40 minutes
Group tour
- Unguided group tours available permanently
- Guided group tours on request
- Average duration of groups visit: 40 minutes
- Min. group size: 10
- Max. group size: 60
Rate
Adult: 6 €
Child (12-18 years): 2 €
Group adults: 4 €.
Free entry for children < 12 years.
Group rate available for > 10 people.
Payment options:
- Check
- Cash
- Travellers Cheque
Amenities and Services
- Coach access
- Guided tours
- Permanent entertainments organiser
- Pets welcome
- Shop
- Tourist brochures
- Parking nearby
- Free car park
- Car park
- Defibrillator
- Exhibition space
- Book shop
- Toilets
Accessibility
- Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
- Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
- Even flooring with no obstacles
- Absence of protrusions > 2 cm
- Minimum aisle width of 90 cm
- Doors >=77 cm wide
- Reception desk between 70-80 cm high
- WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
- Site, building totally accessible