National Museum of Archaeology
Saint-Germain en Laye Castle
Saint-Germain en Laye Castle
Ile de France 
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 The museum is housed in the castle of Saint Germain en Laye, installed here by Napoleon III. Renovated by Malraux, in this magnificent setting that is also this birthplace of Louis the XIVth, this museum is one of the finest on the early history and prehistory and has the finest collection of prehistoric art carved and engraved, including the famous and beautiful head of the Venus of Brassempouy.  Place Charles de Gaulle, 78105 Saint-Germain en Laye N 48°53'59'' E 02°04'59'' Click here to see the route (on a new tab)  |
 Getting lost in the museum is delighting. You can choose to find your way in two hours or more if affinity ... You'll love to come back later on. open from Wednesday to Monday, except on January the 1st and on December the 25th. Disclaimer : The management team of the destination has the possibility to change the opening days and hours without prior communication.  Over the 3 million items owned by the museum, 29000 are displayed. It is fascinating to immerse into the understanding of the link that men from prehistory kelp with life and death, to see what was the construction of the religious thought, of the artistic expression that they developed. You will also see the link that men from prehistory had with the brutal and wild life, to see how they faced the trials and what was the evolution of manufacturing techniques and how these manufacturing techniques have mingled with their arts. |