Musée Labenche, Art and history museum in Brive-la-Gaillarde, France
The Musée Labenche occupies a Renaissance building from 1540 and presents collections across eleven thematic sections spanning from prehistory through fine arts to natural sciences. The exhibition guides visitors through various periods and displays objects from many aspects of life.
Ernest Rupin established this museum in 1883 while serving as president of the Scientific, Historical and Archaeological Society of Corrèze. The building gained protected monument status in 1886, recognizing its importance to the region.
The collections here reflect how people in this region have lived and created over time, with particular focus on local crafts and artistic traditions. Visitors can see the works that shaped daily life and self-expression in the community.
The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday with a lunch break in between. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and allow time to explore the different sections at a leisurely pace.
Among the valuable objects on display are ten 17th-century tapestries made in the royal English workshop of Mortlake. The museum also preserves a piano that once belonged to composer Claude Debussy.
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