Musée Fernand Desmoulin

About the museum

The museum presents the mediumistic works of the etcher Fernand Desmoulin (1853–1914), who made mysterious drawings between 1900 and 1902, signed by three different spirits. In the 1950s his widow bequeathed his drawings and writings to the commune of Brantôme, which founded the museum to house the collection.

It occupies the first floor of the large 18th-century monastic wing of the Benedictine abbey of Brantôme, between the river and the rock. It is part of the visit route “The Abbey Caves and the Fernand Desmoulin Museum”, which also leads to the troglodyte remains of the monastery, the Grotto of the Last Judgment and the Fontaine Saint-Sicaire.

The abbey is managed by the Communauté de communes Dronne et Belle; tickets are sold at the tourist office or on site.

Highlights

• Mediumistic drawings by Fernand Desmoulin, signed by three spirits
• Museum in the 18th-century monastic wing of the abbey
• Shared route with the Abbey Caves and the Grotto of the Last Judgment
• Free detective game for children

Permanent exhibition

• Œuvres médiumniques de Fernand Desmoulin – Drawings made by the etcher Fernand Desmoulin from 1900 to 1902, signed with three different spirit names.

Operated by

Communauté de communes Dronne et Belle

Visitors per year

approx. 37,178

Admission & discounts

The full price of €5 covers a self-guided visit of the “Abbey Caves and Fernand Desmoulin Museum” route.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: not available
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The route is accessible to visitors with reduced mobility when accompanied. Dogs are admitted to the abbey, except in the museum. Toilets on site.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide

Free game for children: “Mène l’enquête à l’abbaye !”

Getting there & parking

The museum is located in the abbey of Brantôme, boulevard Charlemagne. Tickets at the Brantôme en Périgord tourist office.

Amenities & dining

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Events & venue rental

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