La Cité des Insectes, Entomological museum in Nedde, Limousin, France
La Cité des Insectes is an entomological museum in Nedde, in the Limousin region, combining indoor exhibition rooms with a large outdoor garden. Inside, display cases hold thousands of preserved specimens alongside a living ant colony visible through a glass chamber.
The museum was created to bring the world of insects to a broad audience in a rural area of the Limousin long known for its forests and lakes. Over time, new exhibition spaces and gardens were added to make the site more welcoming to families and school groups.
The site is easiest to reach by car, with coach parking available nearby, and sits close to Lac de Vassivière. It opens daily during the warmer months, so checking the season before planning a visit is a good idea.
Visitors can taste insects during their visit, an experience that is offered as a regular activity rather than a one-off event. Guided tours are also available in English and Dutch, which is unusual for a small village setting in rural France.
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