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Manoir des Sciences de Réaumur.
8, rue Ferchault, 85700 Réaumur. Tel. 02 51 63 39 75

In the house of Réaumur you will be taken into the world of the great XV11 century man of science. He was a local lord and director of the prestigious Académie Royale des Science. Observe his many curiosities and passions on such diverse subjects as porcelain, metals, insects, birds and review his studies of the forest. Réaumur invented industrial steel, the spirit thermometer, how to manufacture reliable anchors for the navy, how to build and operate incubators and he also studied bees.
Let Réaumur guide you through his fantastic inventions, presented with the most modern and advanced museographical technologies.
Or you could take part in experiments , or visit his gardens.

2011: interactive exhibition “Colours and Illusions”.

November. Fete de la Science. Free.

La Grange Pigeonnier. From May to September the cafe is open.

Open: 6th February to 8th March, 3rd April to 3rd May and 23rd October to 4th November Tues, Weds, & Thurs from 14h to 18h

14th June to 30th June and 1st September 13th September every day 14h to 18h

1st July to 31st August everyday 11h to 19h.

Tariffs. Adults: €5, Children (8-16) €3.5 entrance + exhibitions
*exhibitions only

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