Musée des Bujoliers: A Glimpse into Saintonge's Past

Step back in time at the Musée des Bujoliers, a charming museum nestled in the village of Saint-Césaire, near Saintes in the Charente-Maritime department. This museum provides an immersive experience of rural Saintonge life between the late 1800s and early 1900s. The museum is located in a typical Saintonge house. Originally, the rural museum was founded by René Boucher, an author of Saintongeais expression, who developed a Saintonge house built in 1860 and named it La Maison à La Mérine. Explore the museum's various exhibits, each offering a glimpse into a different facet of local life : * **La Maison de la Mérine:** Discover the history of this famous Saintonge dialect theater piece. * **The Celina's Heritage:** Explore the inheritance of Célina, with various objects of Saintonge everyday life in the 19th century. * **Memories of Saintonge:** The museum of society presents the Saintonge of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century through exceptional collections from the communal heritage. * **The Pottery Site of the Bujoliers Craftsmen:** Learn about the traditional craft of pottery in the region. * **The Coran Valley:** Discover the geological and prehistorical aspects of the Neanderthal discovery in Saint-Césaire. The Musée des Bujoliers is more than just a collection of artifacts; it's a portal into the past, offering a glimpse into the traditions, crafts, and daily lives of the people who shaped the Saintonge region.