Musée d'Archéologie nationale de Saint-Germain-en-LayeSwords, Stones, and Statues
Château - Place Charles de Gaulle
Saint-Germain-en-Laye,
78105
Neighborhood: Western Suburbs
Nearest Train: RER line A - Station Saint-Germain-en-LayePhone: +33 1 39 10 13 00
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The Museum of National Archaeology, located in the suburb Saint-Germain-en-Laye, is the only museum dedicated to a region's archaeological history. The collection includes pieces from the Paleolithic era in France (10,000 years ago) to the Merovingian epoch in the 8th century AD. Although most of the exhibits focus on French archaeology, there is also a comparative collection with articles from all over the world. The museum is housed in the magnificent Castle of Saint-Germain-en-Laye. Make sure to check the website for special events directed at children!
Daily 9a-5:15pAssociated Events
Exposition Edouard Piette (1827-1906), pionnier de l'art préhistorique
Nov 26th, 2008 to Mar 2nd, 2009
This exhibit presents the journey of Edouard Piette. Piette was a French archeologist who lived from 1827 to 1906. During his career he excavated several well known sites such as Altamira and Brassempouy.
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