Musée du Président François Mitterrand

The museum displays official presents given to President François Mitterrand during his two terms through ceramics, glassware, silverware, drawings, paintings, and tapestries.

The institution opened in 1986 in a converted 18th-century Sainte-Claire convent, with a second building added in 1988 after Mitterrand's reelection.

The collection features diplomatic gifts from international leaders and French organizations, representing traditional craftsmanship from global manufacturers.

The facility closes every Tuesday and maintains different schedules across seasons, operating from 10 AM to 6 PM with a lunch break from noon to 2 PM.

Among the notable exhibits stands an oak tree presented by Queen Elizabeth II for the president's birthday and a reproduction of King Charles VI's helmet.

Location: Château-Chinon (Ville)

Official opening: 1984

Website: http://www.cg58.fr/services-ouverts-au-public/musees-de-la-nievre/musee-du-septennatchateau-chinon.html

Phone: +33386851923

Website: http://cg58.fr/services-ouverts-au-public/musees-de-la-nievre/musee-du-septennatchateau-chinon.html

GPS coordinates: 47.06725,3.93518

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46