JEANNE D'ALBRET MUSEUM
Museum evoking the history of Bearn Protestantism, and presenting a discovery of four centuries of history in Bearn
Installed in the House of Jeanne d'Albret, this museum is a must-see in Orthez. It invites you to discover four centuries of history of Protestantism in Béarn, from the origins of the Reformation to the beginning of the 20th century. The permanent exhibition retraces the astonishing journey of the Huguenots, to the rhythm of the events in Béarn and France. Different objects of the daily life are exposed, the jolts of the history are deciphered there. Thematic visits are organized. In addition, the building itself is a magnificent stone house, as imposing inside as outside, which alone is worth a visit with a modernized bookshop and reception.
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