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About Normandie Museum
The Musée de Normandie is a museum located in the city of Caen, France. It covers the history and ethnography of the region of Normandy, from prehistoric times to the present day. The museum's collections are divided into several sections, including archaeology, ethnography, medieval history, and fine arts. The archaeology section covers the prehistory and history of the region, from the Paleolithic era to the Middle Ages. The ethnography section showcases the traditions and way of life of the people of Normandy, including their costumes, crafts, and religious practices. The medieval history section features exhibits on the Norman Conquest of England, the Hundred Years' War, and the Wars of Religion. The fine arts section houses a collection of paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts from the Renaissance to the present day. The museum is housed in the Castle of Caen, a medieval fortress built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century. The castle was used as a military fortress until the 20th century, and was converted into a museum in the 1960s. The museum's collection includes over 150,000 objects, making it one of the largest museums in the region.
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