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History & HeritageMusée de la Gendarmerie
Melun · Seine-et-Marne · Île-de-France
The Museum of the Gendarmerie is located in Melun, in Seine-et-Marne. It is dedicated to the history and collections of the National Gendarmerie. The museum documents the evolution of this institution and its role in French civil and military life. Its collections reflect the traditions, equipment, and heritage of the gendarmerie forces throughout the ages.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 10:00–18:00
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- 10:00–18:00
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 10:00–18:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–18:00
- Friday
- 10:00–18:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–18:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
Av. du Treizième Dragons, 77000 Melun, France
Phone number
01 64 14 54 64Official website
gendarmerie.interieur.gouv.frGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
About 35 min walk from station Le Mée (or 10 min by car).
Nearest station
About 35 min walk from station Le Mée (or 10 min by car).
Parking
On-site parking.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
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