Village des Métiers d'Antan & Musée Motobécane
Village of traditional crafts and museum of the Motobécane brand, housed together in the former factory in Saint-Quentin.
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About the museum
The site on the rue de la Fère occupies the former Motobécane factory in Saint-Quentin. A single ticket covers two visits: the Village des Métiers d'Antan and the Musée Motobécane.
The village recreates streets over 3,200 m², with genuine restored period facades, more than 50 trades and thousands of objects dating from 1860 to 1960, including a bookshop, a 1950s classroom, a clockmaker's workshop and a cooper's workshop.
The Musée Motobécane displays more than 120 models. The brand was founded in the early 20th century by three engineers, Abel Bardin, Charles Benoit and Jules Bénézech, in a workshop in Pantin. The moped appeared in 1949, followed by the famous “Bleue”. In 1951 the company moved its main site to a former textile factory in Saint-Quentin. Most of the pieces on display come from the company's collection, now known as MBK Industrie.
Highlights
- Village recreating 3,200 m² with more than 50 trades
- Everyday objects from 1860 to 1960
- More than 120 Motobécane models, including the “Bleue” and unreleased prototypes
- 1950s classroom
- Clockmaker's and cooper's workshops, in the old style
- Audio guides via QR codes
Permanent exhibitions
- Village des Métiers d'Antan – Recreated village with restored period facades, more than 50 trades and objects from 1860 to 1960.
- Musée Motobécane – More than 120 models of the brand: motorcycles, mopeds, scooters, bicycles, prototypes and a rare voiturette.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €11 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €7.50Students |
| Children & teens | €7.50free up to age 5 · Child rate for ages 6 to 16; free for children under 6. |
| Students & apprentices | €7.50 |
| Groups | –Group rate on request for a quote (online form or by phone). |
| Families | €31.50Family pass for 2 adults and 2 children (up to 5 children); €5.50 per additional child (3rd, 4th and 5th). |
| Communauté d'agglomération rate | €10 |
| Additional child on the family pass (3rd, 4th or 5th) | €5.50 |
A single ticket gives access to the Village des Métiers d'Antan and the Musée Motobécane. 2026 prices.
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
Two wheelchairs and two walkers are lent free of charge during the visit. Companions of visitors with reduced mobility should first check in at reception (5 rue de la Fère), then go to the village entrance at 8 chemin de Neuville.
Kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 2 hrs |
|---|---|
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
| Family ticket | €31.50 · Family pass for 2 adults and 2 children (up to 5 children); €5.50 per additional child (3rd, 4th and 5th). |
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Vieux Ménages
Saint-Quentin SNCF station is a 15-minute walk away. Lines 1 and 3 of the Pastel bus network serve the “Vieux Ménages” stop in front of the entrance (from the “Pont Supérieur” stop, 2 minutes from the station). Haute-Picardie TGV station is 40 km away, with a shuttle to Saint-Quentin station.
By car
Free parking
Free parking with more than 30 spaces in the site's inner courtyard; a coach park is nearby.
From Amiens less than an hour via the A29; from Reims 1 hour via the A26; from Lille 1 hour via the A1 and A26; from Paris less than 2 hours via the A1 and A29; from Brussels less than 2 hours via the A2 and A26.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Audio guide | yes |
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| Photography | Photography is allowed throughout the village and the museum. |
| Good to know | Visit duration: 2 to 3 hours for 3,200 m² of visitable space. Audio guides are accessed by scanning the QR codes placed on the shops with your smartphone. Free capes available at reception in cold weather. Pets are not allowed. |
