Écomusée du pays de Brocéliande
Former Écomusée du pays de Montfort, housed in the Papegaut tower (tour du Papegaut); the tower has been closed to the public since 2022 for restoration.
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About the museum
The Papegaut tower was built at the end of the 14th century by Raoul VII of Montfort. It is the last remnant of the defences of the medieval town. The tower and ramparts have been listed as historic monuments since 1926.
The Département handed the tower over to the commune in 1977. Rehabilitation work took place between 1978 and 2011, which made it possible to set up an écomusée, recognised as a Musée de France in 2003.
The commune’s collections include costumes, a collection on rural small trades, ethnographic objects, dolls in traditional costume and toys made from natural materials. The largest holding is that of the photographer Charles Legendre, active from 1905 to 1938, with more than 11,000 photographs.
A danger order has barred access to the tower since 2022, after stones fell inside. The town is restoring the building and is preparing, with museum professionals, a future cultural project.
Highlights
- 14th-century Papegaut tower, last remnant of Montfort’s defences
- Collection of costumes (207 items) and dolls in traditional costume
- Collection on rural small trades
- Photographic collection by Charles Legendre, more than 11,000 photographs
- Collections with the Musée de France label
- Operated by
- Commune de Montfort-sur-Meu
- Visitors per year
- approx. 6,224
Admission & discounts
The museum is closed: the Papegaut tower is being restored and no reopening date has been announced.
Accessibility
The museum is closed: the Papegaut tower is being restored and no reopening date has been announced.
Kids & families
The museum is closed: the Papegaut tower is being restored and no reopening date has been announced.
Getting there & parking
The museum is closed: the Papegaut tower is being restored and no reopening date has been announced.
Amenities & dining
The museum is closed: the Papegaut tower is being restored and no reopening date has been announced.
Events & venue rental
The museum is closed: the Papegaut tower is being restored and no reopening date has been announced.
Plan your visit
| Good to know | For the collections and heritage visits, please contact the commune’s Patrimoine department. |
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