This municipal museum was born of the desire of a number of enthusiasts to give the art and science of coats of arms a sanctuary unique in France. The Musée des Blasons, a municipal museum, was created under the impetus of members of an association, the Chevaliers du Monos, and in particular its founder Régis Germain and his wife, who have patiently built up an original collection of over 1,200 pieces.
The museum features finely crafted wooden coats of arms, cut out, assembled in relief and painted, as well as a large series of costumes made by Laurence Magnanelli and weapons reproduced by specialized craftsmen.
Each room of the museum is punctuated by historical costumes closely related to the themes addressed.
Proposed themes
- Introduction to heraldry
- Knights of the Round Table
- Prefectures of France
- The capitals of Europe
- The ancient provinces of France
- Joan of Arc's comrades-in-arms
- Crusades in the East
- The Albigensian Crusade
- The collars of the orders of chivalry
- Popes
- National Gendarmerie badges
- Philately and heraldry
- The Grand Masters of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem and Rhodes
Guided tour
In 7 rooms, you can learn about the science of heraldry
Nearly a thousand coats of arms, finely crafted in wood, cut out and assembled in relief by Chantal and Régis Germain, founders of the museum.
Historical costumes and coats of arms, created by Laurence Magnanelli,
professional costume designer.
Weapons reproduced by specialized craftsmen.
The Musée des Blasons also offers introductory and advanced courses in the science of coats of arms.
The site has been awarded the "Tourisme et Handicap" label for the mentally and visually handicapped.
Open all year round by telephone reservation.
In July and August, open Tuesdays and Fridays from 3pm to 7pm.
Museum of Coat-of-Arms
Quartier de la Tournelle
30960 Saint-Jean de Valeriscle
Tel.: 04 66 25 65 42
https://saintjeandevaleriscle.com/culture-et-loisirs/musee-des-blasons/
