The Aube has many outstanding museums. From fine art museums to smaller, more unusual collections; from popular art to well-known paintings — you are sure to find a museum in the Aube that will captivate you.
Here are some highlights you might visit:
Renoir’s House Museum (Essoyes)
Explore stained glass art and the rich heritage of this historic hospital site.
One of the region’s principal art museums, featuring around 3,000 works spanning major artistic movements and styles.
Known as “La MOPO,” this museum is one of the largest collections of hand tools in the world, with thousands of items on display.
Dedicated to the sculptor, this museum presents key works and exhibitions celebrating her artistic journey.
Visit the family home and studio of painter Auguste Renoir and see how the Aube landscapes inspired his art.
More Unique Museums
Beyond these highlights, the Aube also has quirky and original museums that reveal fascinating slices of local life and heritage:
Showcasing traditional rural life, agricultural equipment and heritage.
Musée de la Bouteille Ancienne (Old Bottle Museum)
Tracing the evolution of the Champagne bottle from its early forms to modern times.
L’écomusée du Mètre en Bois
A unique museum dedicated to the history of measurement tools made of wood.
