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Machines, scientific instruments, transport and technical objects tell centuries of innovation in a former priory.
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Choose a few technical objects to understand instead of covering every collection at the same speed.
Check the programme and route spaces on the museum website.
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Collections range from measuring instruments to machines and transport. Choose one field, then finish in the former church with its large technical objects to avoid a rushed visit.
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Choose a few technical objects to understand instead of covering every collection at the same speed. Check the programme and route spaces on the museum website.
The suggested duration of 2 h 30 is planning guidance, excluding travel and unpredictable waiting. Budget categories are editorial indications, not ticket prices. Free entry can have exceptions for exhibitions and activities; confirm the exact visit with the provider.
Sources may use French. Confirm opening hours, ticket inclusions, reservations and temporary restrictions for your exact date. For accessibility, check the entire journey from transport to entrance and facilities with the provider.
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