Loire-Atlantique : land of treasures
At Château de Châteaubriant
From 11th of April to 27th of september 2019
The Musée Dobrée – Grand Patrimoine de Loire-Atlantique is exhibiting, the ensemble of its monetary treasures discovered in the department over the past century and a half.
This remarkable archaeological heritage reveals the history of the département from the time of the Gauls to the start of the 20th century, the region’s commercial relations, and its political and military activity. Over six thousand items, discovered in almost fifty towns or municipalities in Loire-Atlantique, are presented and explained here.
This exhibition is also the opportunity to discover the careers and expertise necessary to the study and understanding of monetary treasures: archaeologists, restorers and numismatists.
Open to all - Free entry
Informations at 02 40 28 20 20 or chateau.chateaubriant@loire-atlantique.fr
There’s family workshops in french. Please find more information on the « version française ».
Click on the image to discover the money deposits found in the Loire-Atlantique and preserved at the Musée Dobrée.
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There’s conferences only in french. (more information on the « version française »)
During this summer weekend dedicated to living history, the minting of coins is in the spotlight.