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History & HeritageMusée Émile Chénon
Châteaumeillant · Cher · Centre-Val de Loire
The Émile Chénon Museum, located in Châteaumeillant in the Cher department, is a rural territorial museum. It is dedicated to archaeology and ancient heritage of the Centre-Val de Loire region, drawing notably on the results of archaeological excavations conducted at the site. The museum has a garden and regularly offers temporary exhibitions, creative workshops, and guided tours for both individuals and school groups. Its collections include objects from the Roman period, including significant archaeological discoveries such as lead tablets from the site's excavations. The museum is committed to active educational initiatives by organizing scientific and cultural events throughout the year.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 10:00–12:00, 14:00–18:00
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- 10:00–12:00, 14:00–18:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00–12:00, 14:00–18:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00–12:00, 14:00–18:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–12:00, 14:00–18:00
- Friday
- 10:00–12:00, 14:00–18:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–12:00, 14:00–18:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
10 Rue de la Victoire
Phone number
+33 2 48 61 49 24Official website
musee-emile-chenon.frGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
Saint-Amand-Montrond - Orval, 29 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
City
40 min by car from Montluçon.
Nearest station
Saint-Amand-Montrond - Orval, 29 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
40 min by car from Montluçon.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
Nearby
Galleries nearby: Expo Dans Les Collines (6.5 km), Le Comptoir des Ateliers (16.0 km).
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