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| Arboretum National des Barres | |
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An invitation to dream and exotism. The previous residence of the Vilmorin family possesses today an incredible collection of European trees. Three discovery footpaths allow visitors to appreciate this unique site where you will find 2700 rare species on 35 hectares : a Sequoia of 46 meters, Thuja with 80 trunks, and specimens of bushes from the five continents ! |
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| The Museum of Gien China | |
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Located in an old cellar, this museum presents an
important collection of Gien China, including examples from a wide range of production,
techniques and styles. Inspiration for the china comes from the Renaissance period and the Far East. Recent examples include very contemporary designs. Some memories of your visit are available in the crockery shop. |
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| The International Hunting Museum of Gien | |
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The International Hunting Museum was established in
1952 in the château of Gien which was built overlooking the Loire in 1484 by Anne of Beaujeu,
the daughter of Louis XI. For both hunters and art enthusiasts, this museum has numerous souvenirs on display in admirable, surrowdings tapestries, paintings (100 Desportes), weapons, a trophy of Claude Hettier de Boislambert, a collection of horns and venery studs... |
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| The Mosaïc and Enamels Museum of Briare | |
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The enamelled mosaics or the hard stones ones have
been synonymous with luxury and refinement since the Antiquity. They were essentials for everyday life of Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, and Byzantines. In the 19th Century, J.F Bapterosses invented the industrial process in making enamels, that soon has been recognized all over the world. |
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| Colette Museum, Saint-Sauveur-en-Puisaye | |
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It has been created in St Sauveur en Puisaye Castle,
dominating the village and her native place of witch you will discover the garden from the
windows. It's a new kind of museum full of sensations, given in a certain way by the blue light, Colette favourite colour. The presence of her soul is undeniable with numerous photographs, with her glass balls collections and her butterflies cabinet. At random of its imaginary library, you will meet with the writer and her works. |
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| The Old Crafts Museum in Argent sur Sauldre | |
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With the precious ability of Craftsmen, tools are
giving birth to incredible masterpieces and add by this way to the human beings' pride. This museum presents the main tools used in the 19th Century by iron, fire, and wood craftsmen. Following the explanations of their ability, you will understand each tools' purpose, discover some objects made by these craftsmen and their positions in a village life. |
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| The Witchcraft Museum in Blancafort | |
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A trip in between tradition and imagination. This Museum was created in Berry, (center of France area). Its atmosphere is amazing and magic, it recreates historical scenes about witches from the Prehistory until the 19th Century. A surprising way of learning about this unrecognized circle, part of our cultural heritage. |
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