Musée Les Trésors de Lisette

About the museum

The museum grew out of the passion of a couple of collectors who had been scouring flea markets across Europe since the late 1960s. Lacking space for their finds, they looked for a building in Charente and found one in 1995: a former school from the late 19th century in the center of the village of Archingeay.

After almost three years of renovation, the museum opened on June 14, 1998. It presents several thousand Belle Époque objects: old kitchen utensils, enamelware from several countries, antique toys, miniatures, fashion, household curiosities and a collection of lithographed tin boxes from 1880 to 1930.

The route is a lively presentation in twelve scenes that introduce the family of Lisette around 1900. Riddles invite visitors of all ages to look closely at the details of each scene.

Highlights

• Twelve scenes from the life of a family around 1900
• Playful route with riddles for young and old
• 1900 kitchen and enamelware from several countries
• Toys from the past and a miniature house
• Collection of lithographed advertising tins from 1880 to 1930

Founded

1998

Admission & discounts

No payment by bank card.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide

A playful route with a visit game and riddles appeals to children; part of the museum is devoted to toys from the past.

Getting there & parking

The museum is in the center of Archingeay (D114), in the triangle formed by Saint-Jean-d'Angély, Saintes and Rochefort, 35 km from La Rochelle. A10 motorway, exit 34.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Shop selling antiques, replicas and miniatures. For groups: picnic tables in the garden, the courtyard, indoors or under a covered terrace; drinks and toilets available.

Events & venue rental

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