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Origin and history

The Adrien Mentienne Museum finds its origins in a small local history museum created between 1909 and 1912, originally located in the town hall of Bry-sur-Marne. In 1973, he was restructured and renamed in tribute to Adrien Mentienne, a local collector who contributed to his enrichment by archaeological excavations carried out at the end of the 19th century. The collections then include Gallo-Roman, Merovingian, daguerreotypes and memories of the 1870 war, reflecting the rich history of the region.

Since 2010, the museum has been closed to the public, with the exception of the Joron space, dedicated to the works of the painter Maurice Joron. This place preserves remarkable pieces, such as the bos primeginus (a large prehistoric beef) discovered in a local sandstone in the early 20th century, as well as weapons and jewelry from the excavations of Adrien Mentienne. The collections cover various fields: national archaeology (protohistory, Gallo-Roman period, Paleo-Christian period), ancient photographs, and objects related to the Battle of Bry-Champigny in 1870.

The museum is labeled "Musée de France" and is located at 1 Grande Rue Charles de Gaulle in Val-de-Marne. His heritage also includes works by Louis Daguerre, pioneer of photography, as well as posters by Julien Lacaze. Despite its partial closure, it remains an important witness to local history, mixing archaeology, modern art and military memories, while highlighting the work of collectors like Adrien Mentienne and Maurice Joron.

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