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Musée du Noyonnais: A Journey Through Noyon's History

Explore Noyon's captivating past at the Musée du Noyonnais, housed in the historic Episcopal Palace, featuring artifacts from antiquity to today.

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Housed in the former Episcopal Palace, the Musée du Noyonnais in Noyon, France, showcases the rich history of the city and its surrounding region from antiquity to the present day. Explore archaeological finds, sacred art, and historical artifacts within the walls of a classified Historic Monument.

A brief summary to Museum Noyonnais

  • Tuesday 10 am-12 pm
  • Wednesday 10 am-12 pm
  • Thursday 10 am-12 pm
  • Friday 10 am-12 pm
  • Saturday 10 am-12 pm
  • Sunday 10 am-12 pm

Local tips

  • Check the museum's opening hours before visiting, as they have a midday closure and are closed on Mondays.
  • Combine your visit with a tour of the nearby Notre-Dame Cathedral, one of the earliest examples of Gothic architecture in France.
  • Explore the charming streets of Noyon's historic town center, with its beautiful brick houses and mansions.
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Getting There

  • Walking

    The Musée du Noyonnais is located at 7 Rue de l'Évêché, in the heart of Noyon, making it easily accessible on foot from most points in the city center. From the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Noyon, walk along Rue de l'Évêché for a few minutes. The museum will be on your left. No costs are involved.

  • Public Transport

    If arriving by train at the Noyon train station, take bus line 1, 2, or 3 towards the city center. Get off at a stop near the Hôtel de Ville (City Hall) and walk along Rue de l'Évêché to the museum. The museum will be on your right. The bus fare is free. The train station is approximately 0.8 kilometers from the city center.

  • Taxi

    Taxis are available at the Noyon train station. A taxi ride to the Musée du Noyonnais at 7 Rue de l'Évêché will take approximately 5-10 minutes, depending on traffic. The estimated cost is between €8 and €12, with a daytime kilometer rate of €1.98.

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The Musée du Noyonnais, located in the Oise department of northern France, offers visitors a comprehensive look at the history of Noyon and its region. Situated in the former Episcopal Palace, a building classified as a Historic Monument, the museum's collections span from antiquity to the present day. The museum's exhibits include archaeological collections that highlight the city's Roman origins, showcasing artifacts that depict daily life when Noyon was known as Noviomagus. Visitors can also admire funerary steles and ancient ceramics. A rare 12th-century chess set, lapidary elements from the Notre-Dame Cathedral of Noyon, and a collection of paintings by Joseph-Félix Bouchor are among the museum's treasures. The museum also displays a collection of sacred art, including chests from the 12th to 17th centuries that once belonged to the cathedral treasury. The Episcopal Palace itself is an important historical site. Originally constructed in the 12th century, it has undergone several transformations throughout its history. The palace features elements of Romanesque and Gothic architecture, reflecting the changing styles over the centuries. The palace once included an episcopal chapel, which was dismantled in 1897 to allow for better views of the cathedral. The museum was established following a donation from the heirs of Hélène Porgès in 1932. The donation of over 300 works by painter Joseph-Félix Bouchor in 1938, along with objects from archaeological excavations, significantly contributed to the museum's collections. The museum first opened in 1948, was temporarily closed, and then permanently installed in the building in 1982. The museum was renovated in 1996 and again in 2019.

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