Musée de la chasse, histoire et nature en Val de Loire

The Museum of Hunting, History and Nature in Loire Valley occupies three floors of a Renaissance castle overlooking the Loire River in Gien.

The museum opened in 1952 after the post-war reconstruction of Gien, under the leadership of Henri de Linarès and Pierre-Louis Duchartre.

The collections feature hunting equipment, artwork, and artifacts representing different hunting methods including falconry, coursing, and shooting across centuries.

The museum provides guided tours, activity booklets for children, and regular exhibitions focusing on regional hunting traditions and natural heritage.

The museum houses a collection of ceremonial hunting horns and detailed documentation of Loire Valley hunting practices from medieval times to present day.

Location: Gien

Location: Loiret

Inception: 1952

Founders: Henri de Linarès

Official opening: 1952

Phone: +33238676969

Website: http://chateaumuseegien.fr

GPS coordinates: 47.68480,2.63156

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:54