Les Muséales de Tourouvre
About This Museum
You won't find another museum quite like this one tucked away in the Perche region. It tells a deeply human story, focusing on the massive wave of emigration from this very area to Quebec in the 17th and 18th centuries. Walking through the exhibits, you really get a sense of the courage it took for those families to leave everything behind for an unknown land. It's a powerful and surprisingly personal history lesson that connects two continents.
Collection Highlights
The heart of the place is its detailed genealogical records, which help you trace the paths of specific families. You'll also find poignant personal items people carried with them across the Atlantic and interactive maps that make the scale of this migration tangible.
Visitor Information
It's easy to spend a couple of hours here, and it's totally worth the detour if you're exploring rural Normandy. Check their website for opening times as they can vary by season.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a handsome, traditional stone building that feels authentically of the region, it fits right into the quiet village of Tourouvre.
Contact & Location
Address: Rue du Québec, Tourouvre au Perche, Les Vergers, Tourouvre, Tourouvre au Perche, Mortagne-au-Perche, Orne, Normandie, France métropolitaine, 61190, France
Phone: +33 2 33 25 55 55
Website: Visit Website
