Maison des pays de Bresse, Regional museum in Saint-Étienne-du-Bois, France.
The museum complex extends across twelve hectares, featuring five traditional buildings and thousands of artifacts from the Bresse region.
The museum buildings, dating from the 15th to 19th centuries, were rescued from demolition and carefully reconstructed at their current location.
Each building contains specific exhibitions about rural life, including traditional crafts, agricultural tools, and regional costumes from the Bresse area.
Visitors can explore the museum from April 1st to October 31st, with the last admission permitted one hour and fifteen minutes before closing.
The Claison farm building houses exhibitions of historical shops and a period schoolroom, while Montaplan displays horse-drawn vehicles.
Location: Saint-Étienne-du-Bois
Website: http://maisondepaysenbresse.com
GPS coordinates: 46.28400,5.28850
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:46
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