Maison des Hommes et des Paysages

About the museum

The Maison des Hommes et des Paysages was created in 2000 as the fifth thematic house in the network of the Morvan Ecomuseum. This network, coordinated by the Morvan Regional Natural Park, now includes nine thematic houses and three associated sites; the Maison des Hommes et des Paysages is the central house and is managed directly by the Park.

It occupies former outbuildings of a château built in the early 19th century, within the Maison du Parc. This 40-hectare estate in Saint-Brisson was acquired in 1975 by the Park’s joint syndicate to set up its headquarters. The buildings now house the Park administration, the tourist office, a bistro, discovery trails and two museums.

The route “Morvan, une histoire d’échanges et de migrations” tells, from prehistory to the present day, the story of the people of the Morvan, who traveled widely, and of those who welcomed them. A giant comic strip and a model of the territory guide the visit. An exhibition also presents local crafts such as the plèchie, dry-stone walling and ancient cereal varieties. In 2026, new themes were added: Morvan housing, the Morvandelles and the changes of the 20th century. The museum received the Qualité Tourisme label in 2024.

Highlights

• Central house of the Morvan Ecomuseum network
• Route “Morvan, une histoire d’échanges et de migrations”
• Giant comic strip and model of the territory
• Exhibition on Morvan crafts (plèchie, dry-stone walling, ancient cereals)
• Visitor booklets in easy-to-read French (FALC)

Permanent exhibition

• Morvan, une histoire d’échanges et de migrations – A route through the landscapes and inhabitants of the Morvan, from prehistory to today, with a giant comic strip and a model of the territory.

Founded

2000

Operated by

Parc naturel régional du Morvan

Admission & discounts

Audio guides in French, English and Dutch are included in the ticket. Payment by cash, bank card, check or Chèques-Vacances. No online booking. The “Clé des Musées” pass entitles holders to a reduced rate after buying a full-price ticket at a partner museum.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials
• Audio description: no information

The museum is presented as accessible to people with reduced mobility. Visitor booklets in easy-to-read French (FALC) are available free of charge, also in the Handivisites app. Staff are trained to welcome people with intellectual disabilities.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide

Educational booklet for ages 8 to 12; family activities during school holidays. The Bistro du Parc has a baby changing table, high chairs, games and books.

Getting there & parking

The museum is located in the Maison du Parc, 530 route de Saulieu (lieu-dit Les Petites Fourches), in Saint-Brisson. The 40-hectare estate is presented as a place without car traffic.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Restaurant
• Museum shop

Bistro du Parc on the estate (local cuisine, reservations at 03 86 76 03 25); shop and bookstore at the tourist office; picnic area and restrooms.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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