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Origin and history

The collections of the archaeological and historical museum of the Charente come from the donations of the members of the society as early as 1844. These first acquisitions have created a diversified fund covering areas such as archaeology, fine arts and local history. In 1876, the museum moved to the Town Hall of Angoulême, marking a key step in its institutional development.

After World War II, the collections were transferred to a building bequeathed by Jean George, a benefactor. The latter not only offers the building, but also its own collections, enriching the museum's holdings considerably. Today, the museum also houses the Society's library and headquarters, consolidating its role as a cultural and scientific centre.

The museum is distinguished by its various collections, including archaeological objects (prehistory, protohistory, Gallo-Roman), religious sculptures, Limous enamels, local ceramics, as well as ancient archives and holdings. Its Gallo-Roman and medieval lapidary, as well as its protohistoric bronzes, are among its major assets. The building itself, a large 19th-century bourgeois house, adds a heritage dimension to the whole.

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