Musée départemental Raymond Poincaré

About the museum

The Clos de Sampigny is the summer residence of Raymond Poincaré (1860–1934), President of the Republic during the First World War. The house, in neo-Louis XIII style, was built between 1905 and 1913 by the architect Charles-Désiré Bourgon. In 1914 it was bombarded by German troops stationed in Saint-Mihiel.

After Poincaré’s death, his widow Henriette lived there until 1943; the property was then bequeathed to the General Council of the Meuse. From 1947 to 1981 it served as an orphanage for boys. The site was then turned into a biographical museum: the collections were assembled from 1985 and the museum was founded in 1986. It celebrated its fortieth anniversary in 2026.

The route presents presidential gifts, photographs, personal belongings, sound and audiovisual archives, as well as newspapers, posters, postcards and caricatures. The terraced garden, with its orchard and apiary, is part of the visit.

Highlights

• Neo-Louis XIII summer residence of Raymond Poincaré
• Presidential gifts, photographs and personal belongings
• Sound and audiovisual archives
• Newspapers, posters, postcards and caricatures
• Terraced garden with orchard and apiary
• Free admission

Permanent exhibition

• Parcours dans le Clos de Raymond Poincaré – Personal belongings, presidential gifts, photographs and archives of Raymond Poincaré, and the terraced garden.

Founded

1986

Operated by

Département de la Meuse

Visitors per year

approx. 5,410

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free admission; events are also free unless otherwise stated.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• 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

Access is via a steep climb over gravel and a few steps; the garden is very steep.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

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

Workshops for children and their parents during school holidays (sculpture, decorations made from recycled materials, doll-making), a downloadable games booklet, and a route and area designed for children.

Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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