Caserne Guynemer, Military museum in Rueil-Malmaison, France.
Caserne Guynemer is a military museum in Rueil-Malmaison focused on the Swiss Guards of the French royal court. The building contains uniforms, weapons, and historical documents from the period when it served as a barracks.
The barracks was built in 1756 under King Louis XV by architect Charles Axel Guillaumot to house the Swiss Guards protecting the monarch. It remains the only surviving structure of three barracks originally built for this regiment.
The collections here show the close relationship between France and Switzerland through equipment and documents spanning several centuries. Visitors can see how these international soldiers were represented in daily life and in their roles serving the king.
The museum is best reached on foot or by local transport and sits in a quiet part of Rueil-Malmaison. A visit takes about an hour and advance booking is required, especially for larger groups.
Visitors find documents and objects here showing how the Swiss Guards lived not just as soldiers but as part of daily court life. This personal perspective on military history is often overlooked despite being a significant part of the collection.
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