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Key figures
Georges Lemoine - Name associated with ecomuseum
The museum's eponymous figure.
Origin and history
The Écomusée horloger Georges Lemoine is a monument located in Lorris, in the Centre-Val de Loire region. This place is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of the watchmaking heritage, a craft and technical know-how that has marked local history. Although the exact period of its creation is not specified, its existence bears witness to the importance of watchmaking in this region.
Ecomuseums, such as Lorris, play a key role in the transmission of traditional knowledge and industrial history. In the Centre-Val de Loire, region known for its artisanal heritage, these places allow to discover the ancestral techniques and their impact on the daily life of local people. Watchmaking, in particular, reflects a thorough expertise and rich cultural heritage.
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Collection
L'horloge monumentale du clocher de Lorris, construite en 1861 et restaurée par quelques amateurs passionnés, des montres, des réveils, des pendules...
