Musée de la Société archéologique et historique de la Charente

About the museum

The museum belongs to the Société archéologique et historique de la Charente and occupies a mid-19th-century townhouse in Angoulême, whose interior resembles that of a private collector.

The rooms display faience from Angoulême and elsewhere, Limousin enamels from the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and the 17th and 18th centuries, glassware, pewter and wrought iron. Two galleries bring together Gallo-Roman and medieval carved stone, including Romanesque capitals and elements from abbeys and the cathedral, some of which are displayed in the garden.

Visits are free, by appointment, with or without a guide.

Highlights

• Faience from Angoulême
• Limousin enamels
• Gallo-Roman and medieval stone galleries
• Romanesque capitals
• 19th-century townhouse with garden

Permanent exhibitions

• Faïences, émaux et objets d’art – Faience from Angoulême, Limousin enamels, glassware, pewter and wrought iron in the rooms of the house.
• Galeries lapidaires – Gallo-Roman and medieval carved stone, Romanesque capitals and elements from abbeys, partly displayed in the garden.

Operated by

Société archéologique et historique de la Charente (association)

Visitors per year

approx. 1,064

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free admission, but advance booking is required.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

Toilets are available.

Events & venue rental

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