Maison des enfants de l'Assistance publique et des nourrices, Social history museum in Alligny-en-Morvan, France.
The museum occupies 280 square meters within a former post office building, featuring exhibition spaces that recreate a village street environment.
From the late 18th century, thousands of women from Morvan region served as wet nurses for Parisian bourgeoisie and European royal families until World War I.
The museum documents the social practice of wet nursing and child assistance through multimedia displays, personal testimonies, and historical archives.
The facility operates from March 27 to November 10, with extended hours until 8 PM on Fridays during July and August.
Visitors can conduct genealogical research and contribute their personal stories in collaboration with the Friends of the Children's House Association.
Location: Alligny-en-Morvan
Website: http://museedesnourrices.fr
GPS coordinates: 47.20020,4.17717
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:01
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