Musée de la Folie Marco, Decorative arts museum in Barr, France
Description
Musée de la Folie Marco is an 18th-century residence displaying decorative arts spread across three floors. The rooms are arranged to reflect how a wealthy Alsatian household looked, with period furniture and household objects placed throughout the house.
History
A high-ranking official named Louis-Felix Marco built this house in the 18th century. The building passed to the town of Barr as a legacy in 1960 and was converted into a museum.
Culture
The collection shows how Alsatian families furnished their homes across different time periods, from Renaissance through the 1800s. Walking through the rooms, you observe how local craftspeople adapted and refined their designs over generations.
Practical
The museum operates seasonally, so plan your visit between May and September when it is open. The terraces and gardens around the house offer good views, so allow time to explore the grounds as well as the indoor collections.
Did you know?
The property still maintains vineyards planted in 1792, showing how wine production shaped life in this region. From the terraces, the views stretch across the Alsatian plains toward the distant Black Forest.
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