Maison Vauban
Museum in Saint-Léger-Vauban devoted to Marshal Vauban, born in the Morvan, to his work as a fortification engineer and to his attachment to the region.
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About the museum
The Maison Vauban is in Saint-Léger-Vauban, the birthplace of Marshal Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban, born in 1633. The Association des Amis de la maison Vauban was founded in 1980 and first presented an exhibition in a former classroom in the village. In 1996 the museum moved into the former house of architect and sculptor Marc Hénard, on the village square, opposite the statue of Vauban.
It is the third themed house in the network of the Écomusée du Morvan, managed by the Morvan Regional Natural Park. The site comprises four rooms, including a projection room, and a shop.
The museum tells the life and work of a military engineer who became Marshal of France under Louis XIV, known for his star-shaped fortifications. It also shows Vauban the town planner, hydraulic engineer and essayist, who proposed reforms in military art, land planning, the economy and society. Vauban remained attached to the Morvan all his life, which he described as it was in the 17th century; in 1675 he bought the Bazoches château near the village, to house his family and his engineers. The museum received the Qualité Tourisme label in 2024.
Highlights
- Route through the life of Vauban, born in Saint-Léger-de-Foucheret
- His star-shaped fortifications and his talents as a town planner and hydraulic engineer
- His writings and reforms, rooted in his view of the Morvan
- Projection room on the life and work of Vauban
- Visit booklets in easy-to-read French (FALC)
Permanent exhibition
- Exposition permanente sur Vauban – Four rooms present Vauban’s life, his legacy of stone and pen, and his link with the Morvan.
- Founded
- 1996
- Operated by
- Parc naturel régional du Morvan (Écomusée du Morvan)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €4Groups, students, discount vouchers and partner offers |
| Children & teens | €1free up to age 6 · Child rate for ages 7 to 17; free for children under 7. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freeFree on presentation of a disability card. |
| Students & apprentices | €4 |
| Groups | €4 per personReduced rate for groups; reservation required for groups of more than 10 people. |
Admission is also free for residents of Saint-Léger-Vauban and members of the association. Payment in cash or by cheque; no online booking.
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 permanent exhibition is accessible to people with reduced mobility. Visit booklets in easy-to-read French (FALC) are provided free of charge; staff are trained to welcome people with intellectual disabilities. The booklet is also available in the Handivisites app. The museum received the Qualité Tourisme label in 2024.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided visits can be arranged on request for groups. Visit booklets in English and Dutch are available. |
