Bollée Dominique
About This Museum
Tucked away in an unassuming industrial street in Saint-Jean-de-Braye, the Bollée Dominique museum is a secret that feels more like a personal cabinet of curiosities than a formal institution. The space itself is a treasure trove dedicated to the legacy of the Bollée family, famed bell-founders and pioneering automobile manufacturers. You'll find everything from intricate scale models of their early steam cars to the very patterns used for casting massive church bells. It’s an intimate, wonderfully niche dive into a dynasty of French industrial genius.
Collection Highlights
The stars are undoubtedly the 'Obéissante' and 'Mancelle' steam vehicles, which look like fantastical carriages from a Jules Verne novel. Alongside these automotive ancestors, displays of bell-making tools and beautiful wax casting models reveal the artistry behind the industry.
Visitor Information
Given its small, private nature, it's best to check ahead for opening times. Finding it at 156 Rue du Faubourg de Bourgogne is part of the adventure—it’s a genuine local gem.
Architecture & Building
Housed in what appears to be a converted workshop or modest industrial building, its plain exterior belies the mechanical marvels waiting inside.
Contact & Location
Address: 156, Rue du Faubourg de Bourgogne, Saint-Jean-de-Braye, Orléans, Loiret, Centre-Val de Loire, France métropolitaine, 45800, France
Phone: +33 2 34 50 54 77
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