Musée de la figurine
Droiturier · Allier · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
The Museum of Figurines, located in Droiturier in Allier, is a local history museum founded by Marie and Hervé Maneval. It presents a collection of hand-painted historical figurines, reproducing scenes and historical moments from Antiquity to World War I. Dioramas and reconstructions stage key periods: the Templars, the knights of Bourbonnais, the Napoleonic era. The museum also displays authentic archaeological objects from battlefields, as well as a Napoleonic collection comprising approximately 800 pieces including period documents and rare historical objects. Visitors can discover the figurine creation process during free or guided tours. Open year-round from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., the museum is located near the Château de La Palice.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 15:00–19:00
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- 15:00–19:00
- Tuesday
- 15:00–19:00
- Wednesday
- 15:00–19:00
- Thursday
- 15:00–19:00
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- 15:00–19:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
Le Champ de, La Garde
Phone number
+33 4 70 99 03 99Official website
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Getting there
Nearest station
Saint-Germain-des-Fossés, 21 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
City
35 min by car from Vichy.
Nearest station
Saint-Germain-des-Fossés, 21 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Reference city
35 min by car from Vichy.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
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