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Origin and history

The Musée Percheron, located in Mortagne-au-Perche (Orne), draws its collections from the Percheronne Society of History and Archaeology. His holdings cover various fields: national archaeology, fine arts sculptures, and regional history. The museum is labeled Musée de France and is located near Porte Saint-Denis, an associated historical monument. Its official address, 8 Rue du Portail Saint Denis, confirms its anchoring in the city centre.

Among its assets, the museum exhibits a collection of Jules Chaplain's medals, Gallo-Roman remains, as well as traditional percheron hats and shawls. These objects illustrate the material and intangible heritage of the Perch. Regional documents complement the exhibitions, while the building itself is linked to the history of the Counts of Perche, highlighting its local importance.

The location of the museum, noted as fair (5/10) in the databases, reflects a match between its declared address (Rue du portail Saint-Denis) and GPS coordinates. This place, managed by the commune of Mortagne-au-Perche (code Insee 61097), is part of the cultural network of Normandy, especially in the department of Orne, formerly attached to Lower Normandy.

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