Musée en Piconrue, museum in Belgium
The musée en Piconrue is a museum in central Bastogne dedicated to ethnographic heritage and religious art of the Ardenne region. The exhibits display everyday objects, tools, photographs, and items that document how people lived and worked during the 19th and 20th centuries.
The museum documents how people lived and developed traditions in the Ardenne over multiple generations. Exhibits also cover the impact of World War II on Bastogne, highlighting the town's resilience and reconstruction after that difficult period.
The museum occupies an old house that reflects the warmth of local life in Bastogne. The displays reveal how people lived through different stages of life in the Ardenne, while a dedicated section called Maison des Légendes explores folklore characters like the wild hunter and nutons, small forest spirits from the region.
The museum has a simple layout that encourages visitors to explore at a comfortable pace and examine each display closely. The staff recommends contacting ahead before your visit to get the latest information, and the site offers parking for cars, buses, and caravans, plus a cafeteria and shop.
A special section called Maison des Légendes explores local folklore through surprising characters including the devil, the werewolf, and mythological forest spirits. This blend of folklore and spirituality reveals overlooked perspectives on regional beliefs and stories that shape local imagination.
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