MUSEUMS 2018 THE GUIDE


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The remarkable Maison de l’Outil et de la Pensée Ouvrière in Troyes


As efforts continue to identify those nameless soldiers found here ten years ago, more and more facts come to light, adding to a terrible story that continues to be written 100 years after the event. www.musee-bataille-fromelles.fr


Musée Somme 1916 Somme


The Battle of the Somme, fought between British/French and German forces, cost one million human lives. The subterranean 1916 Museum in the Somme département, Hauts-de-France, sheds some light on the experiences of those who died. The underground tunnel is lined with exhibits presenting objects and weapons used; and a wintery trench scene puts you in the mud-laden shoes of the soldiers. www.musee-somme-1916.eu


TRANSPORT Cité de l’Espace Toulouse


As well as showing full-scale replicas of famous rockets and space stations, this theme park-cum-museum of space offers you the chance to soar through the cosmos via dazzling 3D IMAX. It’s one of the most educational, interactive ways to navigate the galaxy, learn about past explorations and even get a taste of how it feels to walk on the moon, as well as understand the training astronauts have to undergo. www.cite-espace.com


Cité du Train Mulhouse Train buffs can get an eyeful at Cité du Train, the largest railway museum in Europe. This grand tribute to locomotives examines models ranging from the earliest French steam trains right through to the present-day TGVs, as well as looking at the inner mechanisms that make these machines tick. There’s even a train-themed restaurant on site, ideal for taking a break for a bite to eat – and to check off all the new entries in your spotter’s notebook. www.citedutrain.com


Musée des 24 Heures du Mans Le Mans


Whether you’re a diehard spectator or passer-by with time to kill, the 24 Hours of Le Mans Museum could not come more highly recommended. So much more than a tribute to the race, it’s a window into the motoring world, with some of the oldest models dating back to the 1920s. Meander through rows of vehicles polished to perfection, from top-class manufacturers like Bentley, Ferrari, Jaguar, Ford and Porsche, and discover more intimately the history behind the Automobile Club de l’Ouest’s hugely popular annual event. There are even tickets for a tour of the circuit itself – à pied, of course! Choose to free-roam or indulge in one of the engaging guided tours. www.lemans-musee24h.com


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