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Museum · Bouillon, Luxemburgo
Musée ducal
Museum in listed buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries with three sections: Godofredo de Bulhão and the Crusades, the life and trades of the Semois valley, and ironwork.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Musée ducal
The Musée ducal occupies protected buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries in the centre of Bouillon, near the climb up to the castle. The name recalls the former duchy of Bouillon, which remained semi-independent until it was annexed by revolutionary France in 1795.
The collection is divided into three parts. The first is dedicated to Godofredo de Bulhão and the Crusades, with objects and reconstructions about the expedition that set out in 1096. The second deals with local history and folklore, with the reconstruction of a traditional Ardennes house and the old trades of the Semois valley.
The third section shows metallurgy, especially ironwork in the 18th century. The Ardennes forests supplied charcoal for centuries that fed the forges of Valônia, and the museum explains that connection.
For those who want to go beyond the castle, it is the place that connects the fortress to the lives of the people who lived in the valley.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About one to one and a half hours for the three sections.
Best time
Soon after visiting the castle or on a rainy afternoon. Check opening days, which change with the season.
How to get there
It's in the centre of Bouillon, near the climb to the castle, a few minutes' walk from the Semois.
Tip
The Musée ducal is part of the Bouillon City Pass. The section on the traditional Ardennes house helps to understand the villages you'll see on the way to the Tombeau du Géant.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Musée ducal
Does the Musée ducal repeat what is seen in the castle?
No. The castle shows the fortress; the museum covers Godofredo and the Crusades, life in the Semois valley and iron metallurgy.
Is the museum included in the city pass?
Yes, it is part of the Bouillon City Pass, together with the castle and the Bouillon Medieval Experience.