Écomusée du Perche, Regional heritage museum in Saint-Cyr-la-Rosière, France.
The Écomusée du Perche is a regional museum in Saint-Cyr-la-Rosière dedicated to preserving rural heritage through multiple exhibition spaces. It houses tools, objects, and documents that illustrate farming practices, household life, and the natural environment of this French countryside region.
The museum occupies a former priory building and preserves the ethnological heritage of the Perche region. It focuses on the period from the 1800s through the 1960s, capturing a transformative era in rural society before modern agriculture reshaped the landscape.
The museum displays traditional clothing and craft techniques from the region that still influence local practices today. Visitors can see how these skills were woven into daily life and continue to shape how people work and create in this area.
The museum is located in an easily accessible village setting with information services to help orient visitors to the broader region. Plan to spend a few hours exploring the exhibitions and the research library to get the most from your visit.
The facility includes a documentation center and library that allow visitors to dig deeper into regional traditions and research beyond what the exhibitions show. These resources provide access to historical records and specialized knowledge about the area's heritage.
Location: Saint-Cyr-la-Rosière
Official opening: 1972
Address: Lieu dit Prieuré de, Sainte-Gauburge, 61130 Saint-Cyr-la-Rosière, France
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 10:30-17:30; Saturday-Sunday 14:00-17:30
Phone: +33233734806
Website: http://museeatp.free.fr
GPS coordinates: 48.32498,0.65500
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:47
The Perche region preserves an architectural heritage spanning from the Middle Ages to the classical period. Castles, churches, and abbeys in this Normandy area showcase the evolution of construction techniques and artistic styles from the 11th to the 18th century, influenced by Norman and Ligurian traditions. Medieval fortifications such as the Château de Bellême and Château de Senonches demonstrate the strategic role of this territory between the Duchy of Normandy and the kingdom of France. Religious buildings, including the Church of Saint-Céneri-le-Gérei with its Romanesque murals and the Notre-Dame of Mont Harou with its fortified tower, reflect the importance of monastic and parish life. Lords’ residences like Château de Montimer and Château de Frazé offer insights into residential architecture in Perche. The Perche Museum in Bellême and the Royal Military College Museum in Thiron-Gardais complete this exploration with collections related to regional history and military heritage.
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At the foot of the Manor of Sainte-Gauburge, an interesting museum that highlights the trades of yesteryear. Workshops for children are sometimes organized.
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