HOTEL CABU - MUSEE D'HISTOIRE ET D'ARCHEOLOGIE D'ORLEANS

ORLEANS - 45

Monument

Sixteenth century archaeological and historical museum of Orléans. This Renaissance hotel is ascribed to the architect, Jacques I Androuet du Cerceau and was built in 1550 for Philippe Cabu, a lawyer at Châtelet. The façade overlooking the courtyard is organised on three levels and is bedecked with a rich decor, with three superposed orders, typical of the style of Henry II. It contains a Gallo-Roman archaeology room, a medieval history collection, representations of Joan of Arc, ceramics and a room devoted to the port of Orléans and its activities.

Museum

A Renaissance hotel ascribed to Jacques I Androuet du Cerceau and built for Philippe Cabu, a lawyer at Châtelet. The faaçade overlooking the courtyard is organised on three levels, typical of the style of Henry II. As you cross the threshold of the elegant manor house, you will discover the treasure of Neuvy-en-Sullias in the archaeology room: a collection of Gallo-Roman and Gallic bronze of international renown. Other interesting features include a room devoted to the port of Orléans, a medieval history collection, the statuary of Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire and Germigny-des-Prés, Joan of Arc iconography, and porcelains, ceramics and pewters made by local and regional artisans.

Languages spoken
  • English
  • French
Document languages
  • English
  • Spanish
Themes of the site
  • House and building
Site categories
  • Listed or registered
  • Ville d'art et d'histoire
Architectural styles
  • Renaissance
Museum themes
  • Archeology
  • Fine arts
  • Folk art and traditions
  • History
  • Industry
  • Know-how, crafts
  • Professions / trades
  • Transport
Museum categories
  • Municipal library
  • Musées de France
Payment methods
  • American Express
  • Bank card
  • Cash
  • Holiday vouchers
  • Postal or bank cheques
  • Visa
Individual visits
  • Continuous unaccompanied
  • Guided visits on request
  • Average duration: 1h30
Languages of the visit
  • Visit: French, English
  • Signs: French, English, Spanish
Services
  • Shop
Activities
  • Activities
  • Adult workshop
  • Junior workshop
  • Temporary exhibitions
Access
  • Motorway 12 km
  • Railway station 1 km
  • Bus station 1 km
  • Road (national / departmental) 1 km
  • Road (national / departmental) 0 km
Location
  • In the town centre 0 km
  • Station area 0 km
Information
  • Groups welcome (from 8 to 15 people)
  • Left luggage
  • Pets not allowed

HOTEL CABU - MUSEE D'HISTOIRE ET D'ARCHEOLOGIE D'ORLEANS

Square Abbé Desnoyers
Hôtel Cabu
45000, ORLEANS
France
Itinerary
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