A visit to the Musée Bibliothèque de Saint-Calais is first and foremost a chance to experience the very special atmosphere of a place that has been kept intact, located between the curiosities and sciences of the 19th and early 20th centuries: the natural history cabinet of Elie Cottereau, a donor who lent his art as a taxidermist and botanist to the conservation of the finest specimens of local flora and fauna, and the travel cabinet of Gigault de la Bédollière, a rear-admiral and commander of the Far East squadron who bequeathed a rich collection of captures from faraway lands, including trophies and colonial products from Asia, West Africa and the Americas.
Services
Services
Conferences
Temporary exhibitions
Projection room
Library
Media library
WiFi
Services offered
Quality standards
Quality standards
Musée de France
Sarthe MuséesRates
Rates
Free of charge
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Groups (Max capacity)
Groups (Max capacity)
- 50 Person(s)
Accepted customers
Accepted customers
- Individuals
- Groups
Openings
Openings
From 26 August 2025 until 26 December 2026
From 26 August 2025 until 26 December 2026
Wednesday
10:00 - 12:30
15:00 - 18:30
Location
Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Access
Access
- Airport / aerodrome : Le Mans at 40km
- Motorway : A11 at 30km
- SNCF train station : La Ferté Bernard / Vendôme at 35km
- Road (national / local) : D357 at 500m
- Public transport : TIS Ligne 15 at 200m
