Museums in the Dordogne region of France
The Dordogne museums aren't usually very well know, or the main reason that people visit the area, but there are some interesting museums to explore covering a wide range of interests:
Musée du Tabac et Musée de la Ville, Bergerac
A fascinating little museum containing lots of information about the origins and uses of tobacco (did you know it was a sacred medicine of Aztec gods) and a wide assortement of pipes . This museum also houses information about Bergerac's history
Musée rêves et miniatures, Brantome
A collection of dolls houses and furniture.
Musée de la guerre au moyen age, Castelnaud la Chapelle
This museum is in the Château de Castelnaud and is well worth a visit. The château, the views and the museum all contribute to make this the most visited chateau in the midi de la France area. The museum contains a great collection of weapons and armour with life size modes of large weapons. Great for children and grown-ups.
Musée national de la préhistoire, Les Eyzies
An archeological collection tracing 400 thousand years of human life.
www.musee-prehistoire-eyzies.fr
Vesunna, musée Gallo-Romain, Perigueux
This museum designed by the internationally renowned architect Jean Nouvel is situated close to the tour de Vésone at the heart fo Perigueux old town. Exhibits of the Gallo-Romaine era.
Muséé du Périgord, Perigueux
Pre-history, gallo-romaine, mosaics, paintings, sculptures and much more.
Musée de l'Automobile
A collection of vintage cars including the 1926 winner of Le Mans.
Musée de géologie et d'archéologie, Saint Avit Sénieur
A small museum opened by rendez-vous only. This village and the beautiful surrounding valleys are worth a visit in their own right.
Musée de la Spéléologie (Museum of potholing), Tayac near Les Eyzies
This museum is set in the natural rock fortress of Tayac. There is a display of potholing tools and information about the formation of caves.
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