Museum
Musée de la Vie Bourguignonne Perrin de Puycousin
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Housed in a beautifully preserved 17th-century Bernardine monastery, the Musée de la Vie Bourguignonne Perrin de Puycousin offers a vivid glimpse into the daily life, crafts, and traditions of Burgundy from the 18th to early 20th centuries. The museum's extensive collections include period furniture, costumes, tools, and household items, arranged in evocative room settings. A highlight is the recreated street of shops, featuring a pharmacy, a grocery, a hatmaker, and more, complete with authentic merchandise and fixtures. Visitors can also explore exhibits on wine-growing, agriculture, and religious folk art. The monastery itself, with its cloister and chapel, adds to the immersive experience. This museum is ideal for families and anyone curious about regional heritage, offering a hands-on feel of the past.
Don't miss
- Recreated 19th-century shops, including a pharmacy, grocery, and hatmaker
- Extensive collection of Burgundian costumes and textiles
- Period rooms showing domestic life from the 18th and 19th centuries
- Exhibits on local crafts, wine-making, and agriculture
- The serene cloister garden
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Musée de la Vie Bourguignonne Perrin de Puycousin
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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