Musée d'histoire de la vie quotidienne, Daily life museum in Petit-Caux, France.
The Museum of Daily Life History stands in Petit-Caux and documents everyday life between 1880 and 1980 through about 1,300 objects organized into four areas: agriculture, crafts and industry, commerce and services, and social life. The collection is housed in an underground gallery space and is complemented by a Norman timber-framed manor from the 16th century.
The property developed from a Norman timber-framed manor of the 16th century and was later repurposed to document the evolution of daily life in the region. The transformation into a museum reflects growing interest in understanding the historical living conditions of people in northern France.
The collection reveals how people in northern France lived and worked over a hundred years, showing the daily routines and habits that shaped ordinary lives in rural and urban communities during this period.
The museum sits in the village center of Saint-Martin-en-Campagne and is easy to reach, with guided tours available to help you explore the exhibitions. The underground gallery space remains accessible year-round and provides a comfortable visit regardless of the weather.
A highlight is a 1955 Monart-Jouloulac delivery truck donated by the Monart family, which recalls their toy manufacturing heritage. This vehicle reveals a surprising connection between local industrial history and the everyday objects on display from that era.
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