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5 totally quirky museums to explore around Bordeaux

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Museum of Illusion

In this museum, reality wavers, landmarks intertwine, and perception playfully tricks you: optical illusions, rooms that distort space, visual puzzles… Located at 4 rue Bonnaffé in Bordeaux, the Museum of Illusion invites both young and old to willingly lose themselves in astonishing visual effects. Perfect for a fun outing with friends or family.

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Address: 4 Rue Bonnaffé, 33000 Bordeaux, France

National Museum of Health Insurance

Located in the Château des Lauriers, a charming 19th-century building, this unique museum in France traces the history of social protection, from mutual aid societies to our current social security system. It features exhibitions, historical documents, reconstructions of health insurance counters, and above all, a museum design that helps you understand solidarity as an essential value. A visit is essential to better grasp our present.


Address: 10 Rte de Carbon Blanc, 33310 Lormont, France

Musée des Phares et Balises 

Situated along the estuary, this museum (and its lighthouse) provides a bright dive into the history of lighthouses and maritime signaling. You'll find models, signaling devices, stunning views of the Grave lighthouse, and most importantly, the chance to climb the lighthouse, breathe in the fresh sea air, and admire the horizon from the lanterns. It's an experience that blends courage, poetry, and the great outdoors. 

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Address: 2 All. du Sémaphore, 33123 Le Verdon-sur-Mer, France

Local History and Fishing Museum

A charming little village museum set in an old house near the Sainte-Radegonde church, it showcases local history (daily life, local archaeology) and traditional fishing in the Gironde estuary. You'll discover models, fossils, ancient objects, and even a yole in the courtyard.

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Address: Rue de l'Église, 17120 Talmont-sur-Gironde, France

Musée de l’Insolite

A charming little museum that truly lives up to its name: created by a passionate individual, it transforms everyday objects into surprising works of art, featuring suspended installations and visual puns. It's a fun and poetic way to revisit what we think we know!

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Address: Lieu-dit Liauzu, 46330 Cabrerets, France