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Origin and history

The Diana Museum was founded in 1881 in the outbuildings of the Historical and Archaeological Society of Forez, known as Diana. Its initial objective was to preserve the discoveries from the local excavations, including the remains of the Forez, a region rich in history since the Prehistory. The museum has specialized in the conservation of stone objects and antiques, becoming a reference point for the study of regional heritage.

The museum's collections cover a vast chronological period, from Paleolithic, illustrated by tools from the Cave of the Feasts of Sail-sous-Cuzan, to Neolithic, with arrow tips, ceramics and everyday objects. The Gallo-Roman period is represented by remains of the theatre of Moingt, while the Renaissance is evoked by religious works, such as a Pietà of the 15th century and a representation of God the Father of the 17th century, both from Montbrison churches.

The museum is housed in a remarkable historical setting: the Salle des Etats de Forez, also known as Salle La Diana, and a house called Maison Latour, both classified as Historical Monuments. These buildings, linked to the administrative and cultural history of the region, reinforce the scientific legitimacy of the museum. Labelled Musée de France, he remains a key player in the diffusion of the Forezian heritage, despite a geographical location deemed mediocre (accuracy note: 5/10).

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