Musée Dobrée, Art museum in Nantes, France
The Musée Dobrée occupies a neo-medieval palace combined with a 15th-century manor, housing collections drawn from five continents. The rooms display artworks, furniture, coins, and historical objects spread across multiple levels.
The museum was founded in 1899 and grew from a collector's passion for history and art across generations. Major renovations from 2021 to 2024 modernized the spaces while respecting the original architectural character.
The museum holds the reliquary with the heart of Duchess Anne of Brittany, a symbol central to the region's history and identity. This object draws visitors seeking to understand the local heritage and its religious significance.
The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday in central Nantes and is easy to reach on foot. Staircases and elevators let you navigate through the different levels of the collection.
Visitors can touch and handle various historical objects at special tables, engaging their senses while exploring. This creates a different way to connect with the past.
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