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Musée du château

Museum of France musée en milieu rural
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Le musée du château est l'un des musées labellisés « Musée de France » de Torigni-les-Villes, en Normandie. Quelques éléments historiques : Tapisseries, achat après restauration avec les dommages de guerre.

Sculptures d' Arthur Le Duc (achats selon les opportunités dans les salles des ventes avec legs) Le musée présente plusieurs atouts : Tapisseries puis sculptures, arts décoratifs. Sculptures d' Arthur Le Duc (sculpteur animalier).

Il suscite l'intérêt par : Château édifié, sous sa forme actuelle, au XVIIe siècle puis remanié à différentes époques. L'intérieur a été totalement détruit le 12 juin 1944 et reconstruit ensuite en s'inspirant des volumes originaux.

Les collections du musée couvrent les domaines suivants : Beaux-arts, Histoire. Adresse : place Charles de Gaulle, Torigni-les-Villes. Le musée est joignable au 02 33 56 71 44. Site web : www.torignylesvilles.fr/histoire-des-territoires/torigni-sur-vire/.

History

Tapisseries, achat après restauration avec les dommages de guerre. Sculptures d' Arthur Le Duc (achats selon les opportunités dans les salles des ventes avec legs)

Collection highlights

Tapisseries puis sculptures, arts décoratifs. Sculptures d' Arthur Le Duc (sculpteur animalier).

The building

Château édifié, sous sa forme actuelle, au XVIIe siècle puis remanié à différentes époques. L'intérieur a été totalement détruit le 12 juin 1944 et reconstruit ensuite en s'inspirant des volumes originaux.

Protected as a Historic Monument

Domains and collections

Collection themes

Arts décoratifs : Mobilier;Beaux-Arts : Peinture, Sculpture

Collection works

Museum presentation

Situated in Torigni-les-Villes, in the heart of the Manche department, musée du château 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 du château cover the following fields: Beaux-arts, 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 du château is located at place Charles de Gaulle, 50160 Torigni-les-Villes. 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

The presence of musée du château contributes to the cultural influence of Torigni-les-Villes and the Manche department.

The museum maintains ties with other cultural institutions in the territory and participates in national events such as the Nuit des musées and the Journées européennes du patrimoine.

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 du château 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know

musée du château is located in Torigni-les-Villes, in the Manche department. Check the museum's record for the full address and contact details.

musée du château'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 du château bears the « Musée de France » label awarded by the Culture Ministry, which guarantees the quality and accessibility of its collections.

Part of musée du château'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 Torigni-les-Villes 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.