The Fragonard Museum at Maisons-Alfort Veterinary School

It's no more and no less thanone of the oldest museums in France... but it's also one of the most unusual! Created in 1766 with theveterinary school that houses it, the Fragonard Museum presents 250 years of veterinary medicine archives. But be warned: this museum is intended for a well-informed public.

Whether you're into Dark Tourism or veterinary medicine, this original museum has something to fascinate you. In turn, you'll discover theanatomy of animals through centuries of study, including skeletons and often ancient pathologies. Some showcases contain impressive cases, and this unusual museum's collections include malformations such as the two-headed calf and the five-legged sheep.

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One of the rooms is dedicated to the famous"écorchés de Fragonard". This is a presentation of the work of Honoré Fragonard, the famous French anatomist who gave his name to the museum, whose conservation technique made it possible to immortalize human and animal mummies. 21 of these exceptional pieces are on display at the museum, including the Horseman of the Apocalypse. But beware, sensitive souls: you'll need a strong heart.