Things to do in Maine et Loire, Pays de la Loire: The Best Specialty Museums

March 3, 2022 Marlin Saiz

Discover the best top things to do in Maine et Loire, France including Le Musee des Metiers, Musee des Metiers de la Chaussure, Les Amis Du Musee Des Coiffes, La Tapisserie De L'Apocalypse, Cave Museum, Village Troglodytique de Rochemenier, Musee des Blindes, Le Cadre Noir, Le Musee de l'Ardoise, Pierre et Lumiere, Musee de la Cavalerie.
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1. Le Musee des Metiers

Place de l'Eglise, 49290 Saint-Laurent-de-la-Plaine, Mauges-sur-Loire France +33 2 41 78 24 08 http://www.musee-metiers.fr
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5.0 based on 11 reviews

Le Musee des Metiers

Visiting the Museum : more than 35 skilled crafts exhibited on 5 000 m2 Come and discover the various skilled crafts displayed through 12 different exhibition rooms. Consisting of tools used in the processing of wood, stone, iron, clay, textile or leather, the Museum's collections plunge you into the universe of rural world and trades of the early 20th century. The Museum's rooms, which have been built after the French 18th century style, with breathtaking carpentry, courtyards and cobbled streets, invite you for a walk through a typical ancient village of Anjou.

2. Musee des Metiers de la Chaussure

6 rue Saint Paul, 49450 Saint-Andre-de-la-Marche, Sevremoine France +33 2 41 46 35 65 [email protected] http://www.museechaussure.fr
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5.0 based on 18 reviews

Musee des Metiers de la Chaussure

3. Les Amis Du Musee Des Coiffes

4 rue Charles de Gaulle, 49130 Les Ponts De Ce France +33 2 41 79 75 79 http://amisdumuseedescoiffes.com/
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Les Amis Du Musee Des Coiffes

4. La Tapisserie De L'Apocalypse

2 Promenade du Bout du Monde Chateau d'Angers, 49100, Angers France http://www.chateau-angers.fr/Explorer/La-Tapisserie-de-l-Apocalypse
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La Tapisserie De L'Apocalypse

Reviewed By sarahtamlac

The Apocolype tapestry is a must see if you are in or near Angers. The craftsmanship is just stunning, and the imagery is fascinating. An audio guide is definitely recommended; you can pause the commentary to give you longer to study the individual panels.

5. Cave Museum, Village Troglodytique de Rochemenier

14 rue du Musee, 49700 Louresse-Rochemenier France +33 2 41 59 18 15 [email protected] http://www.troglodyte.fr
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4.5 based on 491 reviews

Cave Museum, Village Troglodytique de Rochemenier

Located in Western France, between the Loire valley and the Atlantic coast, the Museum of th cave dwelling village of Rochemenier invites you to discover an underground world.

6. Musee des Blindes

1043 route de Fontevraud, 49400, Saumur France +33 2 41 83 69 95 [email protected] http://museedesblindes.fr/
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4.5 based on 1,336 reviews

Musee des Blindes

Reviewed By ianj776 - Usk, United Kingdom

Situated near Saumur in the Loire Valley is this superb display of armoured fighting vehicles, some in full working order including the formidable Tiger 2. there are some 300 vehicles on display -all under cover, well presented and maintained.

7. Le Cadre Noir

av Ecole Nationale D Equitation, 49400, Saumur France +33 2 41 53 50 60 http://www.ifce.fr/cadre-noir/
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4.5 based on 1,140 reviews

Le Cadre Noir

Reviewed By 959billm - Berwick upon Tweed, United Kingdom

We had a fantastic look around last week - a really knowledgeable guide who spoke excellent English and took a great deal of time to discuss horses with my granddaughter who is a very proficient and experienced dressage rider It's a absolute must place to visit if you are in the area even if you are not a Horsey person

8. Le Musee de l'Ardoise

32 Chemin de la Maraichere, 49800 Trelaze, Angers France +33 2 41 69 04 71 http://lemuseedelardoise.fr/
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4.5 based on 63 reviews

Le Musee de l'Ardoise

9. Pierre et Lumiere

Route de Gennes St Hilaire St Florent, 49400, Saumur France +33 2 41 50 70 04 [email protected] http://pierre-et-lumiere.com/
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4.5 based on 356 reviews

Pierre et Lumiere

Unique in its kind, Pierre et Lumière is an underground route where you can admire impressive sculptures representing the monuments and heritage of the Loire Valley. Hundreds of tons of stone were cut, cut and chiselled to the smallest detail. Nearly 3 years of work have been required to realize the sumptuous sculptures of castles, towns, villages and churches of our region, often carried out in low relief from the rock. A subtle luminous staging reveals the beauty of volumes and details. Lighting evolves, turns, changes colour to sublime every facet of the work. At the end of the visit, an unforgettable experience for children! A tuffeau stone, tools and wise advice. Here they are ready to create a memory that will remain etched in the stone and in their hearts.

Reviewed By theresar206 - Le Pontet, France

we found this place quite interesting as it allows you to see many towns, cities in one spot - sculpted with great refinement - truly a must see - buy the 2 or 3 museum pass as it is more interesting

10. Musee de la Cavalerie

100 Place Charles de Foucauld, 49400, Saumur France +33 2 41 83 69 23 [email protected] http://www.musee-cavalerie.fr
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4.5 based on 154 reviews

Musee de la Cavalerie

Reviewed By Shodby - Mackay, Australia

I heard about the the French Cavalry museum by reading one of General Pattons Biographies. After WW1 he toured France and made stop in Saumur to visit the Cavalry School. Reading this I new I had to go. The Museum had so many artefacts. The attendant was a member of the military and seeing my interest, despite a slight language barrier was more than happy to answer my questions. He showed my a pair of riding boots and a helmet donated by General Patton himself!

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