What to do and see in Berry, Centre-Val de Loire: The Best Museums

August 30, 2021 Randal Brittian

Discover the best top things to do in Berry, France including Maison de Loire du Cher, La Tuilerie, Centre d'Interpretation de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine, LaBo 24, House of George Sand, Musee du Cirque, Maison des Sancerre, Pole des Etoiles, Museum d'Histoire Naturelle de Bourges, Musee de l'Automobile, Argentomagus.
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1. Maison de Loire du Cher

Rue de la Loire, 18240 Belleville Sur Loire France +33 2 48 72 57 32 [email protected] http://www.maisondeloire18.fr
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Maison de Loire du Cher

2. La Tuilerie, Centre d'Interpretation de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine

27 Rue du Lieutenant Petit, 18150 La Guerche-sur-l'Aubois France +33 2 48 74 23 93 [email protected] http://www.ciap-latuilerie.fr
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

La Tuilerie, Centre d'Interpretation de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine

Come to discover the territory of the "pays loire val d'aubois" thanks to a permanent exhibition around six main themes : the water, the ground, the fire, the men, the terra-cotta and the bats, by traveling a former hoffmann oven kept as is. You will also take advantage of an accessible temporary exhibition free of charge.

3. LaBo 24

24 route d'Henrichemont, 18250 La Borne France +33 6 32 72 17 73 [email protected] http://www.labo24.fr/
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5.0 based on 7 reviews

LaBo 24

Art and design gallery

4. House of George Sand

Nr. D 943, 36400 Nohant-Vic France +33 2 54 31 06 04 http://maison-george-sand.monuments-nationaux.fr/en/
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4.5 based on 377 reviews

House of George Sand

George Sand’s house was built at the end of the XVIII century. The great woman writer spent her childhood at Nohant and wrote most of her works in the house, which retains the original furniture and decor. Site with the "Outstanding Garden" label. Open: > 2nd May to 30th June: from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. > 1st July to 31st August: from 9.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. > 1st to 30th September and 1st to 30th April: from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. > 1st October to 31st March: from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Closed: > 1st January, 1st May, 1st November, 11th November and 25th December. Admission fees: Adults : 7,50 €; Concessions (18 to 25) = 4,50 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups

Reviewed By wellsdorothy - Bristol, United Kingdom

My husband and I visited this famous french writer's house and indeed the region in July of this year. The tour was very interesting and insightful into the life of an intriguing lady. The grounds were well kept and the weather was beautiful

5. Musee du Cirque

1 Place de la Liberte, 36150 Vatan France +33 2 54 49 77 78 [email protected] http://www.musee-du-cirque.com
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Musee du Cirque

6. Maison des Sancerre

3 rue du Meridien, 18300, Sancerre France +33 2 48 54 11 35 [email protected] http://www.maison-des-sancerre.com
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4.5 based on 215 reviews

Maison des Sancerre

With friends, group or family , come and discover the vineyards of Sancerre. Sancerre wines will no longer hold any secrets for you thanks to this unique interpretive center : 4D experience, augmented reality, 360 degree view on the vineyards, immersive adventure in a vinification tank... a visit you can share with friends or family !

7. Pole des Etoiles

route de Souesmes Station de Radio Astronomie, 18330 Nancay France +33 2 48 51 18 16 [email protected] http://www.poledesetoiles.fr
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4.5 based on 131 reviews

Pole des Etoiles

Among the trees of the beautiful Sologne forest, stands a most peculiar metal landscape: the various radio telescopes of the Nançay Radio astronomy facility. Let us be your guide for a stroll into the mysteries of radio astronomy. Take a close look at these instruments and find out how the scientists study celestial radio waves. Visit our exhibits and discover the Universe. Then enjoy our sky theatre shows for a journey to the stars.

8. Museum d'Histoire Naturelle de Bourges

Les Rives d'Auron, 18000 Bourges France +33 2 48 65 37 34 [email protected] http://www.museum-bourges.net/index.php
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4.5 based on 46 reviews

Museum d'Histoire Naturelle de Bourges

Le Muséum d’Histoire naturelle de Bourges a pour mission de : - conserver, restaurer, étudier et enrichir les collections, - rendre les collections accessibles au public le plus large, - concevoir et mettre en œuvre des actions d’éducation et de diffusion visant à assurer l’égal accès de tous à la culture, - contribuer aux progrès de la connaissance et de la recherche ainsi qu’à leur diffusion. Le Muséum de Bourges est spécialisé dans l’étude des chauves-souris et a créé un centre de documentation spécifique pour répondre aux attentes nationales. Bourges accueille également, tous les deux ans, les Rencontres nationales « chauves-souris » de la Société Française pour l’Étude et la Protection des Mammifères. Le Muséum est ouvert Tous les jours : 14h00 - 18h00 Pendant les vacances 10h00 - 12h00 et 14h00 - 18h00

9. Musee de l'Automobile

12 avenue de la Resistance, 36600 Valencay France +33 2 54 00 07 74 [email protected] http://www.musee-auto-valencay.fr
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4.5 based on 111 reviews

Musee de l'Automobile

This Museum shows you about sixty cars from 1898 which are all in capacity to run. We have garage ensigns' collection, car parts and ancient posters too.

10. Argentomagus

Les Mersans - BP 6, 36200 Saint-Marcel France +33 2 54 24 47 31 http://www.argentomagus.fr
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4.5 based on 37 reviews

Argentomagus

Reviewed By grannybBirmingham

Very surprised at the quality of this museum. Fascinating history of the area, Neolithic to Roman. The highlight was the final surprise of Roman ruins underneath the museum building.

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