Origin and history

Écomusée Picarvie is located in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, an emblematic commune of Hauts-de-France. This type of museum is intended to preserve and transmit the collective memory, craftsmanship and traditions of a region. It is part of a process of valuing tangible and intangible heritage, often in close association with local communities.

The ecomuseums, which appeared in France in the second half of the 20th century, aim to anchor culture in its territory. In Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, such an establishment probably reflects the maritime, agricultural and artisanal history of Somme Bay. These museums play a key role in education, tourism and the preservation of regional identities, highlighting objects, stories and practices representative of past and present daily life.

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