Le Secq des Tournelles Museum

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Le Secq des Tournelles Museum : The Michelin guide review

This ironwork museum, situated in the Flamboyant-style church of St Laurent has a fine collection dating from the 3C to the 19C. Larger items such as balconies and stair rails are displayed, along with locksmithing items from the Gallo-Roman period to the 19C, some unexpected oddities including amputation equipment and snail baskets, plus items from everyday domestic and professional life.

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Address : Rue Jean-Villon F - 76000 Rouen
Phone : 0235884292
E-mail : musees@rouen.fr
Website : http://www.rouen-musees.com
Prices : 2.30€, (under 18s: no charge) no charge 1st Sun of the month.

Opening hours

Daily (except Tue) 10am-1pm, 2-6pm, last admission 40min before closing. Closed 1 Jan, 1, 5 and 8 May, 14 Jul, 15 Aug, 1 and 11 Nov, 25 Dec.

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1 opinions

5/5

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14/05/2011, gbr
nitramjames

5/5
Review information
- Language: gbr
- Position : As a couple
- opinions : Must not be missed
Pros

If you are intrigued by decorative arts, this museum is a knock out for its stupendous collection of iron works. The sheer variety of items, from jewelry to cutlery to a fabulous Italian bed. It's worth the journey.

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