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10 Specialty Museums in Manche That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Manche, France including Musee Espace Temps, Musee du poire, La Petite Musette, Manoir de Donville, Scriptorial d'Avranches, musee des manuscrits du Mont Saint-Michel, Airborne Museum, Cornille Havard - Fondeur de Cloches, World War 2 Museum, Ferme-Musee du Cotentin, Musee de la ceramique.
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1. Musee Espace Temps
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
2. Musee du poire
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By RoseCottageMiddleton - West Sussex, United Kingdom
I live local so have been here a few times now as I always take our visiting friends and family to see a traditional French farm and the process of making Cidre and Poire, my last visit was on an activity day with my 5 year old daughter and we both loved it ???? We selected the best apples and pears that had fallen from a few tree's and once we all harvested a basket full each the kids washed, mulshed and then pressed out the juice and we all took some home which was delicious... My daughter loved every minute and learnt so much. Best of all everything is free! Please support this little place by buying some wonderful produce in the shop as it's a little gem with great and kind staff.
3. La Petite Musette
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 64 reviews
Military Shop for WWII Collectors and Reenactors in Carentan - Normandy! Original, items, Reproductions, Souvenirs, Personnalized Dog Tags, Army uniforms and equipments, books...
4. Manoir de Donville
5. Scriptorial d'Avranches, musee des manuscrits du Mont Saint-Michel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 193 reviews
Reviewed By RosiePenAustralia
This museum is one of the best in France we have visited. Really enjoyed being in the majestic building itself, the design of which drew you in. The explanatory films, the interactive computer screens which enable you to further explore the design, development and fabrication of the beautiful manuscripts we're a high light, especially as the ancient manuscripts were unavailable for viewing at the time of our visit. More English language signage would be helpful. Check the opening hours, the French seem unable to work through 'lunchtime', a frustrating part of the culture, and in October the museum was only open in the afternoon.
6. Airborne Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,324 reviews
The Airborne Museum, situated in the square of Sainte-Mere-Eglise, a few miles from D-Day landing beaches, facing the church where John Steele famously was caught, relates the heroic adventure of paratroopers of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Division. Through a spectacular museography, the Airborne Museum takes you through the D-Day alongside American paratroopers of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Division. From the invasion preparations in England through the battles for liberation, meet the Airborne troops and accompany them on their journey to Victory.
Reviewed By K3748JQchriss - Northwich, United Kingdom
This is a fabulous Museum, well presented, great detail of events and brought to life with good exhibits, it tells the story of the turning point of WW11 in great detail and imagery, Allow yourself plenty of time to read about this remarkable event in history, don't rush it, savour it.
7. Cornille Havard - Fondeur de Cloches
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 399 reviews
In an authentic 19th Century workshop, discover nine centuries of tradition, from ageless methods to modern technology.
Reviewed By bebsaurus_13 - Paris, France
This isn't a museum, but a working foundry, so it's grimy, hot and space is tight. It's the real thing! The commented visit is interesting and well explained. It shows the whole production cycle of a bell, with the different techniques and materials used depending on the bell size and use. There is also a great selection of bells of various sizes to try out in the courtyard. I wouldn't want to live next door, because they are loud, but it is a lot of fun. This really was a great place to visit.
8. World War 2 Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 161 reviews
Reviewed By TrishP115
What a stunning little museum. This would be the first museum I’d go to learn about WW2 to give more of an insight. It gives a great overview of the part the French resistance played leading up to the D day landings. The action man models are exceptional (see if you can find the Brad Pitt lookalike). Would highly recommend
9. Ferme-Musee du Cotentin
10. Musee de la ceramique
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Welcome to the Ceramic Museum - Creative Centre in Ger! Discover the work and life of the ancient potters of Ger. From the 15th century to the beginning of the 20th century, stoneware pots, intented for the conservation and transport of food, were made here in industrial quantities! The museum, completely refurbished in recent years, offers you a rich and dynamic visit, through a selection of objects, ambience, playful modules, and also audiovisual shows. Walking through the workshop, the dryer shed and the large kilns, you will discover the process of making pots, from the extraction of clay to their delicate cooking. In the master potter’s house, you will understand the economic and social organization of this incredible potters' community. A centre for ceramic promotion : the museum has a collection of contemporary pieces, produced by renowned designers. The annual festival of potters, the reception of young nursery ceramists, the pottery courses and the shop are all actions
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