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Parc-Musée du Granit in Saint-Michel-de-Montjoie dans la Manche

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Label Musée de France
Musée de l'architecture et du patrimoine
Musée de Minéralogie et de la taille lapidaire
Manche

Parc-Musée du Granit in Saint-Michel-de-Montjoie

    Le Haut du Bourg
    50670 Saint-Michel-de-Montjoie

Origin and history

Parc-Musée du Granit is a monument located in Saint-Michel-de-Montjoie, Normandy. This site is dedicated to the enhancement of granite, a natural resource emblematic of the region. Although the precise historical details are not mentioned in the available sources, its existence reflects the economic and cultural importance of granite extraction and processing in this geographical area.

In the Norman region, particularly in granite-rich areas such as Saint-Michel-de-Montjoie, the exploitation of this stone has played a central role in local development. Activities related to the size and use of granite have structured the economic and social life of surrounding communities. This type of museum preserves and transmits this industrial and artisanal heritage, while providing a space for visitors to discover.

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Conditions of visit

  • Conditions de visite : Ouvert toute l'année
  • Contact organisation : 02 33 59 02 22