Musée Larrey
Museum in the birthplace of surgeon Dominique Larrey, inventor of the “flying ambulances,” holding the Maison des Illustres label.
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About the museum
The museum occupies the birthplace of Dominique-Jean Larrey, born in Beaudéan in 1766. Chief surgeon of Napoleon's armies, he devised the “flying ambulances” and treated the wounded of all sides, making him a forerunner of emergency and humanitarian medicine.
The project began in 1991, when the commune of Beaudéan considered the future of the house. The Rotary Club of Bagnères-de-Bigorre lent its support, and the association Les Amis du Baron Larrey, founded in 1992, prepared the collection together with the Musée du Service de santé du Val-de-Grâce. The commune took charge of the works and the fitting out of the building.
The museum opened its doors in December 2000, and its official inauguration took place on October 19, 2001. It received the “Maison des Illustres” label in 2014. The route combines panels, an audiovisual show with sound, video and light, touch screens and games, with a virtual visit of the village in Larrey's time and a presentation of the history of the lordship of Beaudéan.
Highlights
- Birthplace of Baron Larrey, creator of the flying ambulances
- Audiovisual show with sound, video and light
- Touch screens, games and a virtual tour of the village in Larrey's time
- Letters by Larrey read aloud by a local storyteller
- “Maison des Illustres” label since 2014
Permanent exhibition
- Parcours Dominique Larrey – Audiovisual show on the life of the surgeon and Baron of the Empire, with panels, touch screens, games and a virtual tour of the village in his time.
- Founded
- 2000
- Operated by
- Commune de Beaudéan
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €3Students and people with reduced mobility |
| Groups (11+ people) | €3.50 per personGroups of more than 10 people. |
Payment methods listed: check and cash.
Accessibility
- Partially 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: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum is accessible to people with reduced mobility on the lower level. For the upper floor, a video system lets visitors discover the content of the rooms that are not accessible. Audiovisual content is available with a version in French Sign Language and texts in Spanish and English; the panels are translated into a booklet in Spanish and English.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 40 min |
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- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Hands-on stations
Touch screens and games for young and old, and a puzzle booklet for children.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Beaudéan · 1-min walk · 150 m
A coach stop, “Beaudéan”, is served by the Tarbes – Bagnères-de-Bigorre – La Mongie lines.
The museum is in the heart of the village of Beaudéan.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
The Larrey multicultural hall serves as a lecture room and can host seminars for associations or professionals.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | The museum estimates about 40 minutes for the visit; visits can be self-guided or guided, individual or group. Audiovisual content is available in French, Spanish and English. |
