Stay informed of the Living History Museum and Café restaurant Chez Grand’Mère latest news – events, exhibitions and activities.
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The Living History Museum
Agenda
JULY / DECEMBER 2026
Extended exhibition
Wedding Dresses 1800 - 1950
NEW 2026
NEW!
The Museum is turning heads!
17/31 OCTOBER 2026
Activity
Halloween at the Museum
19/31 DECEMBER 2026
Activity
Christmas at the Museum
NEW
New Scene !
The Museum Holds Its Bazaar !
NEW
New Scene !
The Little Electric Train
NEW
New Scene !
The Museum's Nativity Scene
ALL YEAR ROUND
Exhibition
Children, Water and the Museum
27 APRIL 2027
Activities
"Easter egges" decoration workshop
ALL YEAR ROUND
Exhibition
Orphan Windows - Photography
19/20 JUNE 2027
Great Flea market
18/19 SEPTEMBER 2026
Period reconstruction
The Living History Museum
July/ 31 December Wedding Dresses 1900-1950
Good news! The “Wedding Dresses 1900–1950” exhibition has been extended through December 31, 2026. Come and discover the collection!
NEW 2026! The Museum is turning heads!
New signs in the colours of the Musée de la vie d’autrefois and Chez Grand’Mère restaurant now guide you to our door!
From October 17 to 31 Halloween at the Museum
From October 17 to 31, celebrate Halloween together at the museum: scavenger hunt, puppets, storytelling, and Halloween crafts!
NEW SCENE ! The Museum Holds Its Bazaar !
The 104th immersive scene: a small popular, dense, colourful, lively bazaar, inspired by the village markets of the early 20th century!
From December 19 to 31 Christmas at the Museum
From December 19 to 31, children can write their letters to Santa Claus and create greeting cards. Reservations required – ages 6 and up.
New audioguides for Everyone! Immersive mediation
New intuitive audio guides are now available at the museum, offering visitors a more vivid immersion into life in the past!
NEW! The little electric train
A breathtaking new setting: a small electric train that will delight young and old alike! Let yourself be carried away by the magic of travel!
NEW! The Museum’s Nativity Scene
Come and discover an authentic nativity scene featuring numerous Provençal santons. A guaranteed delight for young and old alike!
03 February / 12 April Children, Water and the Museum
From 3 February to 12 April, children will follow a trail to discover water: a universal resource that must be preserved!
04 April / 02 May “Easter eggs” decoration workshop
From 10 am to 6 pm, take part in an egg hunt. From 2 pm to 5 pm, decorate your Easter eggs. Booking required – ages 6 and up.
17 April / 28 June Orphan Windows – Photography
Photos by Franck Delautre: forgotten shop windows, silent witnesses. Opening and talk with the artist on Friday 17 April at 6 pm.
20 / 21 June 2026 Great Grand Flea market
Join us on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June from 9 am to 6 pm with Caroline Margeridon, the museum’s patron, and her buyer friends!
18 / 19 September Period reconstruction
Immerse yourself in a period reconstruction and discover dozens of games and trades from days gone by. See you on 18 and 19 September.
Café restaurant chez Grand’Mère
14 February 2026 Valentine’s Day
On Saturday, February 14, 2026, come celebrate Valentine’s Day with an evening full of tenderness and love at Chez Grand’Mère!
Sunday 1 March 26 Grand-Mother’s day
For Grand-Mother’s Day, share a moment of intergenerational bonding with your family over delicious food in a warm and friendly setting!
Sunday 31 May 26 Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and what better way to celebrate this special occasion than at Chez Grand’Mère café-restaurant!
Sunday 21 June 26 Father’s Day
Celebrate Father’s Day at Chez Grand’Mère café-restaurant! On Sunday, June 21, 2026, surprise your dad with a unique meal!
19 November 2026 Beaujolais Nouveau
Get ready for a Beaujolais Nouveau evening at the Chez Grand’Mère café-restaurant! On Thursday, November 19, celebrate wine and gastronomy.
31 December 2026 New Year’s Eve
Get ready for an exceptional evening at the foot of the Eiffel Tower on December 31, 2026, for a festive dinner with musical entertainment.
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