Hôtel Cabu ou maison dite de Diane de Poitiers, actuellement Musée archéologique et historique de l'Orléanais

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Hôtel Cabu ou maison dite de Diane de Poitiers, actuellement Musée archéologique et historique de l'Orléanais

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Hôtel Cabu ou maison dite de Diane de Poitiers, actuellement Musée archéologique et historique de l'Orléanais, Archaeological museum in central Orléans, France.

The museum displays archaeological collections inside a Renaissance building from 1548, featuring a facade decorated with ornamental sculptures.

The building suffered substantial damage during World War II bombings in June 1940 and reopened to the public in 1966 after extensive restoration work.

The museum exhibits the Neuvy-en-Sullias treasure, comprising Gallic and Gallo-Roman bronze sculptures discovered in the Loire River.

Visitors can explore the collections Tuesday through Sunday from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with adult admission at 4 euros and free entry for under 18s.

The watercolors by Charles Pensée displayed in the museum provide detailed documentation of Orléans architecture during the nineteenth century.

Location: Orléans

Address: 1, Square Abbé Desnoyers, 45000 Orléans, France 45000 Orléans

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 13:00-18:00

Phone: +33238792560

Website: https://museesorleans.fr

GPS coordinates: 47.90092,1.90488

Latest update: August 27, 2025 17:26

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