Musée national de la voiture et du tourisme

The National Museum of Automobiles and Tourism is an automobile museum located within the Château de Compiègne that focuses on vehicles from different periods. Its collection includes horse-drawn carriages, sleighs, and early motorized vehicles that demonstrate how transportation technology developed over time.

The museum was established in 1927 and focuses on documenting the history of transportation. Its collection traces how people and goods moved from past centuries through the development of modern vehicles.

The collection shows how land transportation evolved from horse-drawn carriages to early automobiles, reflecting changes in how people traveled over time. Visitors can trace this development through the actual vehicles on display.

The museum is located within the palace and is best visited on quieter weekdays when it is less crowded. Comfortable shoes are recommended since the collection is spread across multiple areas.

The collection preserves a travel carriage used by a French emperor, representing one of the rarest pieces in the exhibition. This imperial vehicle is a rare remnant from a past era that visitors can see today.

Location: Compiègne

Inception: 1927

Official opening: 1927

Phone: +33344384700

Website: https://chateaudecompiegne.fr

GPS coordinates: 49.41817,2.82999

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:09