MUSEUM OF BURGUNDIAN LIFE
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Museum presenting collections of instruments and art objects from the late century, with realistic settings
The Musée de la Vie bourguignonne was founded in 1938 by the collector Maurice Bonnefond Perrin de Puycousin, originally in the Hôtel Aubriot, rue des Forges. It was moved to the former Bernardine monastery in 1985. The museum opens onto a magnificent cloister. On the ground floor of the buildings are presented collections of instruments and art objects from the late 19th century. One discovers realistic stagings with wax figures for a total immersion in scenes of life of the time. It is on the first floor that you can really discover the Burgundian atmosphere of the time by discovering ten fully reconstructed shops: a pharmacy, a sweet shop, a furrier's stall, a butcher's shop... Iron boxes stand alongside the butcher's instruments and stone figures. A pleasant stroll through the commercial life of the time. The second floor is devoted to regional objects through the art of earthenware, cooking, stonework ... You will also be able to admire interesting paintings on the life of Dijon. An audiovisual room and a small reading room complete your visit. Finally, to find out about all the temporary exhibitions and themed tours of the year, visit the museum's website and don't forget to book if you are in a group for a real guided tour. It's a real plunge into the Burgundian life of yesteryear that awaits you!
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La scénographie au rez-de-chaussée fait la part belle aux vêtements, costumes et robes d'époque en nous faisant vivre les différentes étapes de la vie d'une Bourguignonne (naissance, communion, mariage,...). Les vitrines sont toutefois relativement sombres (certainement pour les besoins de la préservation des tissus) et manquent d'interactivité (je suggère de mettre de la musique avec les instruments traditionnels, des textes audio issus des écrits de Vincenot, des diaporamas avec les premiers clichés de l'époque,...).
La reconstitution des boutiques au premier étage est particulièrement réussie. Elle permet au visiteur de se rendre compte de la multiplicité des métiers de l'époque.
Comme tous les musées de la ville de Dijon, l'entrée est gratuite. Bravo pour cette véritable démocratisation de l'accès à la culture !
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A great exhibition, a memorable experience.
Please make time for this visit. 1 hour. Entree is free.
L'habitat de l'époque.
La salle Henri Vincenot
A visiter !