Musée des Armées Lucien Roy
Association-run museum in Beure tracing more than 150 years of French military history in an 18th-century winegrower's house.
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About the museum
The museum grew out of the passion of Jean Cretin, a former adjutant-chef who became mayor of Beure. From the 1960s onward he gathered uniforms, flags, newspapers and objects related to the wars. He dedicated the collection to the memory of his uncle, Lucien Roy, the village's first soldier to die in combat, in 1915.
The museum opened in 1983 in an 18th-century winegrower's house. Jean Cretin, born in 1928 and a veteran of Indochina and Algeria, served as mayor of the commune for 24 years. He died in 2010.
Today the association “Amis du Musée Lucien Roy” keeps the place alive. Volunteers welcome and guide visitors and collect new donations. Around ten rooms on several levels display weapons, uniforms, posters, photographs and everyday objects.
The route covers more than 150 years of French military history, from the war of 1870 to recent overseas operations. It also focuses on individual fates: soldiers, resistance fighters, prisoners, nurses and civilians.
Highlights
- More than 150 years of French military history
- Rooms on the two World Wars, Indochina and Algeria
- Uniforms, weapons, flags, posters and photographs
- 18th-century winegrower's house
- Museum run by the association of Friends of the Museum
Permanent exhibition
- 150 ans d'Histoire(s) – A route through around ten rooms on French military history from the war of 1870 to overseas operations, with objects, testimonies and individual stories.
- Founded
- 1983
- Operated by
- Association des Amis du Musée Lucien Roy
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €7 |
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| Children & teens | €3free up to age 5 · Child rate for ages 6 to 16; free for under-6s. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €4 per personPrice per person for groups of 10 or more. School groups: €2 per pupil. |
| School group (per pupil) | €2 |
Adult rate from age 17. A special rate applies during European Heritage Days (in 2026: €3 for adults, €1 for under-16s). Payment in cash or by bank card.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
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- Accessible restroom: no information
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- 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 has around ten rooms over several levels. Some rooms are not accessible to people with reduced mobility or to strollers.
Kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 2.5 hrs |
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| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
Some rooms are not accessible with strollers. Reduced rate for children aged 6 to 16.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | Average visit duration: 2 hours 30 minutes. Groups can book other time slots by contacting the museum in advance. |
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