Châteaudun Museum of Fine Arts and Natural History, Châteaudun
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Châteaudun: Castle, Old Town and Caves
6 attractions · 5h 51min · transit route
Tickets ~€23
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About Châteaudun Museum of Fine Arts and Natural History
This municipal museum in Châteaudun holds certified "Musée de France" status and spans nine rooms across fine arts, natural history, archaeology, Egyptology, and Asian art. Founded in 1864 by the Société Dunoise d'Archéologie, the collection moved to its current home in a former school building on rue Toufaire in 1890. The fine arts section features 19th-century landscape paintings of the Dunois region alongside 17th-century Flemish and Italian works.
Châteaudun Museum of Fine Arts and Natural History — Planning Your Visit
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Museum Entry
RecommendedFree entry on the first Sunday of each month from November to March. Extended summer hours (July-August): daily 09:30-12:00 and 13:30-18:00.
In day plans, the recommended ticket is pre-selected and included in the total price.
Combine with 5 nearby attractions for a full day
From €23 / person — all tickets and transport included — transit route with total cost breakdown
The museum holds a genuine "Rat King" specimen — a cluster of rats found with their tails knotted together in a tangled mass. This natural curiosity is extremely rare; fewer than 60 confirmed cases have ever been documented worldwide. The specimen is displayed alongside the ornithological collection.
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Châteaudun: Castle, Old Town and Caves
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