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Things to do in Midi-Pyrénées, Occitanie: The Best History Museums
Stretching from the wooded Dordogne to the towering peaks of the Pyrenees, this vast region is a popular winter sports destination, but one without the hordes that besiege the Alps. Spring's melted snows lure kayakers and rafting enthusiasts. In summer, amateur and advanced hikers take to the hills.
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1. Musee de la Deportation et de la Resistance
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By devoniantraveller
We visited this little museum on Thursday 12 December and was greeted by a lady who gave us an excellent guided tour around the exhibits,not only was she knowledgeable about the subject matter but she conveyed the information with such enthusiasm.
2. Musee des Arts & Metiers traditionnels
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
The Museum of Traditional Arts and Crafts takes you on a journey at the heart of a spinning mill, at the heart of the animal world, the plant world and the mineral world. You can also discover the universe of the wine-growing region of Marcillac, and the tradition of mills and presses.
3. Musee Toulouse-Lautrec
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4.5 based on 2,259 reviews
Reviewed By Henri_Hunter - Harrogate, United Kingdom
Home of a young Toulouse Lautrec it is a beautiful building with a great collection of his art. There are also items of local history and a beautiful garden with views over the river.
4. Museum of Millau
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4.5 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By XKSue - Ludlow, United Kingdom
We had a great time and enjoyed the glovemaking exhibition. There was a special graphic art exhibition on when we visited on one of the free Patrimoine days. The lower exhibition rooms were devoted to the early days of Millau with some stunning displays of fossilised dinosaurs and ichthyosaurs.
5. Musee Saint-Raymond
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4.5 based on 324 reviews
The museum Saint-Raymond, preserves and enhances an archaeological site that is among the largest in France.Push its doors to discover the Roman town of Tolosa, the sculptures of the villa Chiragan, the remains of a necropolis from late antiquity.
Reviewed By 18philippeb - Toulouse, France
Close to Saint-Sernin Basilica you’ll notice this brick-built medieval building. The collection organized on three floors shows many sarcophagus in the basement from the antiquity to the Christian Era. The first floor is fully dedicated to the artefacts found in a villae from Martres-Tolosane (50 km South of Toulouse) and the second floor gives an overview of pre-Roman and Roman period, until the establishment of the Wisigoth kingdom. This kingdom (418-507) is the topic of a wonderful temporary exhibition. 8€ for the exhibition and the permanent collection.
6. Chateau Fort of Lourdes
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4.5 based on 971 reviews
Reviewed By michaelsX3039KB - New York City, United States
Lourdes is said to be the place where heaven touches the earth. Whilst the Sanctuary for Christian pilgrims represents heaven, this medieval castle symbolizes the earth walking in its botanical garden, dwelling in the intimate museum of the Pyrenees, or visiting the Notre Dame du Chateau (where the original tabernacle of St. Bernadette's Church can be admired and the original cross of Jesus and the statues of St. Peter and Paul) is just a celebration for the eyes as they notice stunning views on the beautiful town of Lourdes, the churches & cathedrals, the Sanctuary along the river Gave, and the majestic snow-covered mountains the local staff doesn't speak much English (hey this is no Chicago), but quite friendly and fairly customer-oriented (not money minded at all), and the General Manager who I believe has a background in the history of fine arts often organizes sublime exhibitions on Lourdes and the Pyrenees for master Rodin aficionados, there is a sanguine drawing from the sculpture August Rodin tucked in the exhibition room right from the majestic tower. Enjoy your visit in this must see historical monument on your journey toward eternity!
7. Ailes Anciennes Toulouse
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4.5 based on 183 reviews
Since 35 years, the association Ailes Anciennes Toulouse saves and rebuilds a unique collection of aircraft (airplanes, helicopters, gliders and engines). Our collection, which is among the largest in France, has been collected and is maintained by a team of passionate and dedicated volunteers.
Reviewed By sandermoll - Heerhugowaard, The Netherlands
Fantastic museum with old aircraft. Although they are quite packed on a relatively small area, you can walk everywhere and touch all of them. Even in the hangar. No fences or whatever between you and the planes. The museum also renovates old aircraft on site. All done by volunteers and aviation enthusiasts. Entry for adults only 6 euros. If you are really interested in info on the planes on display they can provide a selfmade folder with a map. Both in French and English. Very useful. Staff very helpful and true aviation lovers. Small gift shop on site. Parking free. The aeroscopia museum is adjacent to the parking lot as well.
8. Tour de Termes d'Armagnac
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4.5 based on 67 reviews
une expérience immersive dans le XIIIe siècle sur l’ensemble du site historique. La visite commence dès l’acquisition de votre billet d’entrée dans le nouveau bâtiment d’accueil au pied du château. Avant de gravir les marches du donjon, vous pourrez déambuler dans le parc ombragé où divers jeux médiévaux vous attendent, à découvrir en famille ou entre amis ; puis vous pourrez admirer le fonctionnement d’une forge médiévale authentique, première pierre du village d’artisans, véritable lieu de partage et d’animation.
9. Musee des Jacobins
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4.5 based on 76 reviews
Born just after the French Revolution, the second oldest museum in France, after Le Louvre, welcomes you to the buildings of the former convent of the Jacobins. Rich with the second largest collection of pre-Columbian art in France, as well as several other collections, let yourself be carried away in a whirlwind of works of art more beautiful than the others. For the children a fun discovery is planned thanks to a fabulous "treasure hunt" in the rooms of the museum!
10. Le Petit Lourdes
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4.5 based on 229 reviews
THE VILLAGE OF LOURDES IN 1858 A wonderful reconstruction in stone based on the description from authentic documents. The visitor will be able to walk round the old lourdes of the time of the apparitions in a natural open landscape, with its houses, brooks and historical monuments reproduced in a beautiful garden of flowers and bonsais.
Reviewed By janicetV749IM
A real jewel. Tucked away at the end of "hotel row" along the Gave, this re-creation of Lourdes at the time of the Apparitions was extremely useful in helping me see how it had all happened in 1858, as the town now has changed beyond recognition. The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable, and are in fact descendants of the man who created the miniature village. Beautifully and skillfully done, not to be missed in any trip to Lourdes.
