Museum of Traditions, Folk museum in La Guérinière, France.
Description
The Museum of Traditions is a folk museum in La Guérinière on Noirmoutier Island, displaying furniture, traditional dress, and household items from the 19th and 20th centuries. The collection shows how island residents lived and furnished their homes across generations.
History
The museum opened in 1973 in a former school building for girls, starting with two exhibition rooms filled with items from about 80 local families. It has since grown to become an important record of how people lived on this Atlantic island.
Culture
The nine thematic rooms display items donated by island families over the years, showing traditional crafts and skills that have shaped life here for generations. Visitors see how work and activities shaped daily routines in this place.
Practical
The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday in the afternoon, allowing visitors to move through the rooms at their own pace. Children can participate in educational activities, and temporary exhibitions are offered during the summer months.
Did you know?
The personal belongings of François Bouteau, a former owner of the property, are displayed in the permanent collections, showing details from one resident's life. These items offer an intimate look into the past.
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