Musée Charbonneau-Lassay
Museum in Loudun housed in an 18th-century mansion, combining archaeology, folk art and African art.
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About the museum
The Musée Charbonneau-Lassay is housed in Loudun in an 18th-century mansion in the oldest district of the town, near the Porte du Martray and the church of Saint-Hilaire. It is named after Louis Charbonneau-Lassay (1871–1946), a local scholar, archaeologist, historian, engraver and collector, whose bequests make up a large part of the collections. The museum bears the “Musée de France” designation.
As in a cabinet of curiosities, visitors discover archaeological objects from the area and beyond, old books, swords and firearms. The collections sit alongside 19th-century paintings, including works by the Loudun painter Carl Rosa (1853–1913), pieces of Loudun folk art, a room devoted to famous personalities of Loudun, and a collection of African art with ritual masks and everyday objects from Burkina Faso, linked to Loudun’s twinning with Ouagadougou.
Highlights
- Collections bequeathed by the scholar Louis Charbonneau-Lassay
- Cabinet of curiosities: archaeology, old books, weapons
- Paintings by the Loudun painter Carl Rosa
- African art room with ritual masks from Burkina Faso
Permanent exhibition
- Collections du musée Charbonneau-Lassay – Archaeological objects, old books, weapons, 19th-century paintings, Loudun folk art and an African art room.
- Operated by
- Ville de Loudun
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Guided tour | €6 |
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| Guided tour, reduced rate | €5See the conditions in the price notes. |
| Children’s workshop | €2 |
| Adult workshop | €5 |
Self-guided visits are free. Reduced rate of €5 for the guided tour for people under 25, holders of the pass éducation, enrolled students, people with disabilities, researchers, job seekers and recipients of minimum social benefits, members of the Société historique or other learned societies, holders of a Carte Culture, ICOM, OCIM, Ambassadeur 86 or Aliénor network card, and holders of a press card or tour-guide card. Payment in cash or by bank or postal cheque.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
Workshops for children (€2) and for adults (€5) offered.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
The museum is in the town centre, within walking distance of the tourist office.
Amenities & dining
Interactive information kiosk.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Self-guided or guided visit, in French and English. |
