Orbigny-Bernon Museum, History museum in La Rochelle, France.
The Orbigny-Bernon Museum occupies a Neo-Renaissance mansion from 1893, featuring multiple floors dedicated to local history and decorative arts collections.
The museum, established in 1917, originated from Mrs. Orbigny-Bernon's donation of the building to the city after her husband's death.
The second floor housed an extensive collection of East Asian artifacts, including Chinese and Japanese items collected by diplomat Charles de Chassiron.
The museum closed in September 2012, with its collections transferred to the Museum of Fine Arts in La Rochelle for continued public access.
The basement contained medieval remains, including a 12th-century tomb discovered during regional archaeological excavations.
Location: La Rochelle
Inception: 1917
Address: 2, rue Saint-Côme 17000
Phone: +33546411883
Email: Musee-Art-La-Rochelle@wanadoo.fr
Website: http://alienor.org/musees/index.php?/fre/La-liste-des-villes/La-Rochelle/Musee-d-Orbigny-Bernon
GPS coordinates: 46.16083,-1.15528
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:51
La Rochelle presents photography opportunities at its medieval towers, historical port, and coastal areas. The city features architectural monuments from the Renaissance period, maritime structures, and public spaces. Visitors can photograph the towers guarding the harbor, the clock gate, traditional fishing structures, and the modern Nelson Mandela bridge.
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Maison Henri II de La Rochelle
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Palais de justice de La Rochelle
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Maison, 2 rue Pernelle
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