Musée du Berry, Heritage museum in Châteauroux, France
The Musée du Berry exhibits local artifacts, traditional costumes, and agricultural tools representing the cultural identity of the Berry region through detailed displays.
Originally built as stables for the Balsan textile manufacturing company, the building transformed into a museum in 1992 following the company's departure.
The museum houses an extensive collection of traditional Berry costumes and headdresses from the late 19th and early 20th centuries gathered by Pierre and Renée Panis.
Located at 44 Avenue François Mitterrand in Châteauroux, the museum offers guided tours by appointment from Monday to Friday for optimal visitor experience.
The museum functions as headquarters for two associations studying Berry arts and customs: Chants et Danses du Berry and Les Musiciens Routiniers.
Location: Châteauroux
Address: 44 Av. François Mitterrand, 36000 Châteauroux, France 36000 Châteauroux 36000 Châteauroux
Phone: +33254074814
GPS coordinates: 46.81121,1.67981
Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:18
Châteauroux features architectural heritage reflecting its medieval and religious past. The Château Raoul, a 10th-century fortress located on the heights above the Indre river, is next to the Cordeliers Convent, a 13th-century Franciscan building now used for contemporary art exhibitions. History enthusiasts will also enjoy the Hôtel Bertrand Museum, the former residence of General Bertrand with Napoleonic collections, and the US Air Force Museum, which traces American military presence in the city between 1951 and 1967. The city combines this historic heritage with leisure spaces accessible to families. The Belle Isle Leisure Base spans 18 hectares around a pond and features sports fields and playgrounds. The Public Garden, a four-hectare park in the city center, offers flowering lawns and shaded areas. The 19th-century market halls host a market where local products and specialties are showcased. Between Roman monuments like the Saint-André Church from the 12th century and modern recreational facilities, Châteauroux invites exploration of different facets of Berry.
Château Raoul
493 m
St. Andrew's Church, Châteauroux
1.5 km
Hôtel Bertrand
1.1 km
Église Notre-Dame de Châteauroux
681 m
Château du Parc
131 m
Église Saint-Martial de Châteauroux
1.2 km
Couvent des Cordeliers de Châteauroux
1.2 km
Chapelle Saint-Martin de Châteauroux
620 m
Jardin Public
1.2 km
Hôtel de préfecture de l'Indre, Châteauroux
530 m
L'îlot Z'enfants
1.5 km
Parc Balsan
117 m
Porte de Châteauroux
717 m
Hôtel du maréchal Bertrand
1.1 km
Châteauroux Métropole
881 m
River Lanes
1.6 km
Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de l'Indre
1.1 km
Equinoxe
883 m
Les Halles
880 m
Église Saint-Christophe de Châteauroux
756 m
Immeuble, 12 rue de la Gare, rue Ledru-Rollin
1.2 km
Maison, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58 rue de la Gare
1.3 km
Pont Gütersloh
698 m
US Museum
1.5 km
Porte de la vieille prison
703 m
Mémorial De L'Indre Des Combattants Morts Pour La France En Afrique Du Nord
684 m
Monument de la Déportation
778 m
Monument aux morts de la guerre de 1870
1.3 kmReviews
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