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Set off to discover the different cultural places that crisscross the city of Angoulême!
The unmissable visit to Angoulême? THE musée de la Bande Dessinée. Immerse yourself in the heart of the 9th art and discover the original plates, drawings and derived objects exhibited there in an exceptional collection unique in Europe. Each year, in addition to the permanent exhibitions, the museum programs several temporary exhibitions in which authors, themes and heroes are highlighted for several months. Regularly, events, workshops and meetings are organized there. It is therefore a true paradise for lovers of the creative world of comics!
For history buffs, a wide range of possibilities are open to you.
Le Musée d’Angoulême in particular, installed in the former episcopal palace, preserves collections of archaeology, prehistory and Gallo-Roman remains. For complete immersion and for all ages, numerous digital tools are at your disposal during the visit. Remarkable collections of primitive arts are also exhibited on an entire floor. Paintings and artistic creations complete the visit to this museum which provides information on the history and art of here and elsewhere.
The heritage of Angoulême and its region is also closely linked to the paper industry, the production of which was dynamic thanks to the Charente river. Several mills (still in operation or not) bear witness to this rich know-how. THE Musée du papier d'Angoulême retraces this industrial epic which contributed to the city's notoriety long before comic strips!
Thus, Angoulême emerges as a cultural destination whose every corner reveals a new facet of its history.
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