Heritage Days 2023 at the Musée de la Gendarmerie Nationale in Melun (77)

The Musée de la Gendarmerie Nationale opens its doors for the 40th edition of the Journées du Patrimoine. A festive weekend for the curious, with a free visit and many other activities, to be discovered on September 16 and 17, 2023.

This little-known museum is located in Melun, in the Seine-et-Marne département. Since 1978, the museum's mission has been to share with the public the history of the French national gendarmerie: its missions, the daily lives of officers, the evolution of the gendarmerie...

Some 2,000 objects are on display over two floors, including 44 mannequins giving an overview of the evolution of the gendarme's uniform and equipment. But that's not all! The museum's collections also include documents, photographs and many different objects, from the 18th-century musket of the Maréchaussée des Monnaies to the latest high-tech weapon of the GIGN, not to mention the vehicles used by the gendarmerie. In a chronological tour, you can learn more about this institution, its history and its particularities.

Temporary exhibitions are also regularly organized, highlighting different professions or periods in history. The museum fascinates children and their parents alike, especially when special events are planned, such as the Journées du Patrimoine...

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For these Heritage Days, the museum has prepared a number of activities:

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• Exclusive guided tours
  
  • Exhibition: Craftsmen and Artists of the Garde Républicaine.
    Immerse yourself in the captivating world of crafts and art within the Republican Guard. Discover the little-known trades behind the prestigious performances, such as the cavalry band, the farriery, the saddlery, the armory and the period costume workshop. These craftsmen and artists pass on their ancestral techniques from generation to generation, ensuring the preservation of an exceptional intangible heritage.
    
    
  • Exhibition: Gendarmes and Sport
    Discover the sporting world of the gendarmes. Explore the close links between sport and the accomplishment of their essential missions. From military sports competitions to the support of top athletes, discover how team spirit, courage and surpassing oneself are at the heart of the gendarmerie. Discover unique artifacts, such as a historic plate illustrating the role of the Gendarmerie in the Tour de France.
    
    

So, shall we go?