What to do and see in Picardy, Hauts-de-France: The Best Museums

April 26, 2022 Tonie Szymanski

Discover the best top things to do in Picardy, France including Musee du Cloitre Saint-Corneille, Chateau de Chantilly, Galerie Maznel, Maison de Jules Verne, Musee Somme 1916, Pavillon de Manse, Musee du Tresor de l'Hotel-Dieu, Musee d'Art et d'Archeologie, Musee de la Nacre et de la Tabletterie, Le Musee de la Figurine Historique.
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1. Musee du Cloitre Saint-Corneille

Rue Saint-Corneille, 60200 Compiegne City, Compiegne France http://www.musee-vivenel.fr/Arts_cloitre_saint_corneille.aspx
Excellent
58%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
12%
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4.5 based on 33 reviews

Musee du Cloitre Saint-Corneille

2. Chateau de Chantilly

Chateau de Chantilly, 60500 Chantilly City, Chantilly France +33 3 44 27 31 80 [email protected] http://www.domainedechantilly.com
Excellent
60%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3,158 reviews

Chateau de Chantilly

Le Domaine de Chantilly s'etend sur 7 800 hectares au sein de l'une des plus grandes forets des environs de Paris. Il est compose du chateau et de son musee Conde, du parc et de ses jardins, des grandes ecuries et de leur musee du cheval. Constitue depuis le Moyen-Age par les differents proprietaires (Anne de Montmorency, les Bourbon-Conde dont le Grand Conde, cousin de Louis XIV, Henri d'Orleans, duc d'Aumale), cet ensemble represente donc un patrimoine aux facettes multiples et le plus grand exemple en France d'un domaine princier. Le chateau abrite le Musee Conde, lequel est constitue des appartements princiers, d'une collection exceptionnelle de peintures - plus de 800 chefs d'oeuvres d'artistes tels que Botticelli, Raphael, Poussin, Delacroix - qui en fait le premier musee de peintures anciennes (avant 1850) en France apres le musee du Louvre et d'une bibliotheque et d'archives qui conservent plus de 13 000 ouvrages dont le manuscrit le plus precieux au monde : "Les Tres Riches Heures du duc de Berry". Le parc offre quant a lui un panorama grandiose de l'art du jardin occidental : jardin a la francaise dessine par Le Notre au XVIIe siecle, le Hameau qui inspira Marie-Antoinette, le jardin anglo-chinois du XVIIIe siecle, et le jardin anglais du XIXe siecle.

Reviewed By BigEdo

A short rail trip from Pairs, Chantilly offers so much but doesn't suffer from the crowds at the more famous attractions. The Chateau is stunning. The excellent free audio guide offers a fantastic tour allowing a deep insight into life in the Chateau and an appreciation of the exceptional art collection. The Psyche windows are amazing. The gardens are huge and offer something for everyone. Take your time and soak them up. Finally, the stables are breathtaking and highlight the opulence of the time.

3. Galerie Maznel

89 rue de la Ferte, 80230, Saint-Valery-sur-Somme France +33 3 22 61 53 26 http://www.maznel.com
Excellent
63%
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Satisfactory
7%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 27 reviews

Galerie Maznel

4. Maison de Jules Verne

2 rue Charles Dubois, 80000, Amiens France +33 3 22 45 45 75 [email protected] http://maisondejulesverne.amiens.fr
Excellent
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4.5 based on 763 reviews

Maison de Jules Verne

Welcome in Jules Verne's Home... Come and visit the house where the famous writer lived for 18 years in Amiens and where he wrote most part of his work. You will discover a luxurious private mansion of the XIXth century that will make you discover Jules Verne, his life and his "Extraordinary Voyages". From 15th April to 14th October, opened every day. From15th October to14th April, closed on Tuesday.

Reviewed By Tubapete

Great opportunity to visit a rich mans house and see it as it may have been aoo years ago. Add to that an excellent insight into the life of Jules Verne and it is a must see in Amiens. Staff were helpful lending an English guide book to the house and exhibits.

5. Musee Somme 1916

Rue Anicet Godin, 80300 Albert France +33 3 22 75 16 17 [email protected] http://www.musee-somme-1916.eu/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 859 reviews

Musee Somme 1916

Situated at the Heart of the Battle of the Somme (1914/1918), the Somme 1916 Museum of ALBERT traces the lives of soldiers in the trenches during the Franco-British offensive in 1916. At 10 meters below ground and 250 meters in length, you will discover realistic and grasping scenes of the daily lives of our soldiers. Mannequins are brought to life through twelve realistic scenes transporting you to the past. Time passes but the memory remains. The museum is translated into 4 languages using panels (French-English-Dutch–German), and can also be guided by one of our guides in any of these languages.

Reviewed By hazelrandall - Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

Very informative and thought provoking exhibits helpful staff and a great place to learn more about the battles and life as it was at the time

6. Pavillon de Manse

34 rue des Cascades, 60500 Chantilly City, Chantilly France +33 3 44 62 01 33 [email protected] http://www.pavillondemanse.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 91 reviews

Pavillon de Manse

On the Nonette River, in the heart of Chantilly, the Pavillon de Manse was built at the end of the 17th century by the Prince of Condé and transformed during the 19th century by the duke of Aumale. Designed by J.H Mansart and listed as an historic monument, the old mill houses the Prince of Condé's Machine des Grandes Eaux (1679) and the Duke of Aumale's hydraulic machinery room.

Reviewed By hospitalityke - Mombasa, Kenya

Recently rehabilitated, it's simply beautiful. There was a lot to see with regards to the architecture, the history of the place makes it all the more interesting.

7. Musee du Tresor de l'Hotel-Dieu

11 rue du Chateau, 02400 Chateau-Thierry France +33 3 23 84 32 86 http://www.museehoteldieu.fr
Excellent
71%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 52 reviews

Musee du Tresor de l'Hotel-Dieu

8. Musee d'Art et d'Archeologie

Place du Parvis Notre Dame, 60300, Senlis France +33 3 44 24 86 72 [email protected] http://musees.ville-senlis.fr
Excellent
61%
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33%
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4.5 based on 98 reviews

Musee d'Art et d'Archeologie

Reviewed By T5724HQjohnd - Santa Barbara, United States

This local museum professionally displays archaeology finds in Senlis and the surrounding area. Pre-Roman, Ronan, Byzantine, medieval. Walls, statues, personal items in a chronological order. The art collection is wonderful. Great for a hour or two visit. The small admission fee includes two other museums within 2 blocks.

9. Musee de la Nacre et de la Tabletterie

51 rue Roger Salengro, 60110 Meru France +33 3 44 22 61 74 http://musee-nacre.fr
Excellent
63%
Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 151 reviews

Musee de la Nacre et de la Tabletterie

10. Le Musee de la Figurine Historique

28 Place de l_Hotel de Ville, 60200 Compiegne City, Compiegne France +33 3 44 20 26 04 http://www.musee-figurine.fr
Excellent
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4.5 based on 74 reviews

Le Musee de la Figurine Historique

Reviewed By coling201 - Rainham, United Kingdom

Was greatly surprised by this place. Thought it would kill an hour but took three. So much detail to take in. Could go again and still not take in everything

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