Maison de la Harpe Celtique de Dinan, Celtic harp museum in medieval Dinan, France
Description
The Maison de la Harpe Celtique de Dinan is a music museum housed in a protected 16th-century timber-framed building that displays fifteen harps. The structure features granite columns supporting its upper floor that extends over the street, along with painted period figures adorning the walls.
History
The building was originally constructed in 1559 in Lanvollon as a house for a wealthy family with distinctive architectural features. It was dismantled in 1934 and reconstructed at its present location in Dinan in 1939, eventually becoming home to this music museum.
Culture
The house serves as a gathering place for those interested in traditional music and its local roots. Visitors experience how the Celtic harp connects to this region's identity and continues to inspire musicians today.
Practical
The museum is located in Dinan's old town and is easily accessible on foot while exploring the medieval streets. Visitors should note that the interior spaces are small with low ceilings, so moving at a relaxed pace works best.
Did you know?
The entire building was transported in pieces and reassembled at its new location like a giant puzzle in the 1930s. This careful reconstruction preserved every historical detail, from the granite columns to the painted wall figures, that remain visible today.
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