Valençay Automobile Museum, Valençay
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Valençay: Castle and Automobile Museum
2 attractions · 3h 52min · transit route
Tickets ~€22
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About Valençay Automobile Museum
The Musée de l'Automobile de Valençay displays over 60 fully functional vintage vehicles spanning from 1898 to the present day, housed in a purpose-built 1,200 m² exhibition space. The collection traces the technical and aesthetic evolution of the automobile, with particular strength in French manufacturers like Panhard, Renault, and Citroën. Originally started by the Guignard family, who ran an automotive repair business since 1910, the vehicles were first displayed in 1981 inside the former riding arena of the Château de Valençay before relocating to the current premises in 2001.
Valençay Automobile Museum — Planning Your Visit
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Ticket Prices
General Admission
RecommendedStudents, job seekers, teachers (Pass Education), and disability card holders receive a reduced rate of 6.50€. First Sunday of each month: 5€ (morning only). Open seasonally from late March to mid-November.
Family Package
Family TicketIncludes 2 adults and 2 youth (ages 7-17).
In day plans, the recommended ticket is pre-selected and included in the total price.
Combine with 1 nearby attractions for a full day
From €22 / person — all tickets and transport included — transit route with total cost breakdown
One of the museum's prized exhibits is a Paris-Dakar rally car that completed the grueling 1996 race with driver Pierre Lartigue. The vehicle is displayed alongside original rally documentation, newspaper clippings, and photographs from the crossing.
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