Vire Normandie Museum

Vire Normandie Museum

Nestled in an 18th century hôtel-Dieu, the Vire Normandie Museum has reopened its doors after 3 years of renovation.
Explore the history of Vire Normandie and follow in the footsteps of the men and women who transformed the town and its Bocage!
Come and discover the new scenography and the surprises of the tour: games, multimedia, models, animated films, olfactory device.
Visit for all ages.

From 5 April 2023, the museum will inaugurate its high season with a new temporary exhibition entitled La fabrique des parfums – Roger&Gallet, une marque iconique.
In 1862, two people from Vienna joined forces to create the House of Roger&Gallet. Perfume is no longer just a means of fighting miasmas and bad smells, it is also a matter of hygiene, a social marker and well-being. Art and industry, health and beauty, nature and chemistry, perfume is at the crossroads of many fields. The exhibition offers a history of perfume through the evolution of a famous French perfume brand and an unforgettable olfactory experience!

Exhibition until 5 November 2023.