Musée de l'Abbaye
À Cerisy-la-Forêt (Manche), le musée de l'Abbaye accueille les visiteurs en tant que musée labellisé « Musée de France ».
Le musée a une histoire propre : Collections constituées par les objets et vestiges archéologiques appartenant à l'abbaye ou retrouvés lors de la restauration du bâtiment. Il se distingue par : Abbatiale : Exposition permanente portant sur les siècles romans en Normandie.
Salle de justice : objets d'art religieux (XIIe au XVe siècles). Livres du XVIe et XVIIe siècles. Musée : Pavages en céramique du Molay (XIVe siècle), éléments de sculpture, modillons du XIe siècle, dessins de prisonniers..
Son intérêt principal : Le musée lapidaire abrite les vestiges trouvés lors de fouilles archéologiques (fragments de colonnes du cloître, chapiteau, éléments de toiture, sculpture, carreaux de sol du Molay-Littry du XIVe siècle) et autres vestiges du monastère (restant de pigeonnier, mouvement d'horlogerie, linteau de fenêtre).
Il donne aussi accès au cachot donnant à voir des caricatures dessinées par les prisonniers (du XVIe au XVIIIe siècles). Le musée présente des collections dans : Archéologie, Histoire. On peut s'y rendre au Place du Cardinal Guilbert, à Cerisy-la-Forêt. Le musée est joignable au 02 33 57 34 63.
Site web : www.abbaye-cerisy.fr/.
History
Collections constituées par les objets et vestiges archéologiques appartenant à l'abbaye ou retrouvés lors de la restauration du bâtiment.
Collection highlights
Abbatiale : Exposition permanente portant sur les siècles romans en Normandie. Salle de justice : objets d'art religieux (XIIe au XVe siècles). Livres du XVIe et XVIIe siècles.
Musée : Pavages en céramique du Molay (XIVe siècle), éléments de sculpture, modillons du XIe siècle, dessins de prisonniers...
The building
Le musée lapidaire abrite les vestiges trouvés lors de fouilles archéologiques (fragments de colonnes du cloître, chapiteau, éléments de toiture, sculpture, carreaux de sol du Molay-Littry du XIVe siècle) et autres vestiges du monastère (restant de pigeonnier, mouvement d'horlogerie, linteau de fenêtre).
Il donne aussi accès au cachot donnant à voir des caricatures dessinées par les prisonniers (du XVIe au XVIIIe siècles).
Domains and collections
Collection themes
Archéologie nationale : Médiéval;Art religieux;Arts décoratifs : Mobilier;Beaux-Arts : Sculpture;Manuscrits, incunables
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Museum presentation
Situated in Cerisy-la-Forêt, in the heart of the Manche department, musée de l'Abbaye holds the « Musée de France » label granted by the Ministry of Culture.
This institution fulfills a public service mission by making its collections accessible to the widest possible audience and contributing to the artistic and cultural education of the territory.
Collections and fields
The collections of musée de l'Abbaye cover the following fields: Archéologie, Histoire. These holdings, built up over decades, reflect the richness of the local heritage and offer a varied overview of artistic and scientific expressions.
The museum pursues a policy of enriching its collections through acquisitions, donations, and deposits.
Practical information
musée de l'Abbaye is located at Place du Cardinal Guilbert, 50680 Cerisy-la-Forêt. Opening hours and admission fees may vary depending on the season. It is recommended to contact the museum directly or check its official website before your visit.
The institution may offer guided tours, educational workshops, and events for all audiences.
The museum and its territory
musée de l'Abbaye is part of the cultural landscape of Cerisy-la-Forêt and, more broadly, of the Manche department. The city is home to other cultural and heritage institutions that complement the museum's offerings.
A visit to Cerisy-la-Forêt allows you to combine discovering the museum with exploring the architectural and natural heritage of the area.
The 'Museum of France' label
The « Musée de France » label is governed by the law of January 4, 2002, on museums in France.
It is awarded to museums whose collections are of public interest and that commit to meeting obligations regarding conservation, restoration, inventory, and accessibility. musée de l'Abbaye meets these requirements and thus ensures the preservation of its collections for future generations.
Data sources
The information presented on this page comes from the Muséofile database of the Ministry of Culture, published on data.culture.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab). The artworks associated with this museum come from the Joconde database. This data is updated regularly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
musée de l'Abbaye is located in Cerisy-la-Forêt, in the Manche department. Check the museum's record for the full address and contact details.
musée de l'Abbaye's collections are listed in the Culture Ministry's Museofile database. Visit the museum's page to see the themed areas covered by its collections.
Yes, musée de l'Abbaye bears the « Musée de France » label awarded by the Culture Ministry, which guarantees the quality and accessibility of its collections.
Part of musée de l'Abbaye's works have been digitized and are accessible on our website via the Joconde database. The number of works available online may vary.
Opening hours vary according to the season and the day of the week. Contact the museum directly or visit its official website for current hours.
Prices depend on the institution. Many museums offer discounted rates and free admission for certain visitor categories.
Accessibility varies depending on the institution and the layout of the premises. Check with the museum before your visit to know about available accommodations.
Other labelled museums are located in Cerisy-la-Forêt or neighboring municipalities. Check the city or department page for the full museum offerings.
Many labelled museums offer guided tours, workshops, and activities. Contact the institution directly to find out about current programs.
The data comes from the Culture Ministry's Museofile database (data.culture.gouv.fr), distributed under the Open License v2.0.