© ChatsamMusée d'Histoire Locale
Place Gambetta, 59870 Marchiennes
The Marchiennes History Museum awaits you, nestled beneath the portico of the town hall, the former entrance pavilion to the Benedictine abbey. Here, every stone has a story to tell, and every room holds a surprise in store for you. Guided by Anne, who is passionate about the subject and full of anecdotes, you’ll be taken on a journey back in time: from prehistory to the abbey’s heyday, from turbulent periods such as the siege of 1712 to unexpected treasures such as a collection of antique toys or works by Félix Labisse, a surrealist painter born in Marchiennes.The tour takes you through six captivating rooms, culminating in a superb relief map from 1791, which allows you to visualise the town and its abbey as if you were actually there. A real ‘wow’ moment that appeals to both the curious and the enthusiasts alike.What do we particularly love about this place? The warm welcome, the ‘hidden gem’ feel of the place, and that sense of travelling through more than a millennium of history… all without ever getting bored.
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