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A museum liked by
gourmets and gluttons !

For you, the curious and entertaining history of the cookery and the food since the Ancient world to nowadays

Discover the fidibus carrier, the zageman, the bousillé, … the lavatory for flies !  The symbolic value of the cucumber and the artichoke, the multiple uses of sugar, the dangers of the feeding bottle… A new way to discover the history of the gastronomy!

cheminée musée

Here we speak about archaeology, history and folklore of the Gastronomy and the food.

biberon du 18e siècle You will find some 1200 objects,
pieces of furniture and paintings,
rares or curious, displayed in rotation, about gastronomy and tabacco, with a real eclecticism.		 coin boucherie

vue d'une salle du musée

Strange objects, of which the guide explains the use, add spice to the visit of a museum which organizes temporary exhibitions and collaborates with various scientific institutions.

You will be...
puce Admiring facing the material of fire and cooking
puce Staggered by the quality of the objects created to nourish children and adults (and which could have also a decorative or symbolic use)
puce Intrigued by the diversity of the ustensils, from the most precious… to the most crazy
puce Fascinated by the paintings of Jos Goeimar and Jacqueline Lurkin
puce Dazzled by the masterpieces !

"Egoist's snuffbox", Julian Key's poster, chocolate ladle, pipette, fidibus holder, lavatory for flies, etc.

all are fully explained by knowledgeable guides.

groupe de visiteurs

Open all year long -  FR / NL

Weekend : Saturday (guided visit at 14.30 & 16:30) and Sunday (guided visit at 11.30, 14:30 & 16:30) – closed on January 1, december 25 and during important activities in the farm (please, see Agenda).
Weekdays : by appointment only for groups.

Rates (guide included)

puce Adult & child >12 years old : 5 €
puce Child 5-12 years old : 4,50 €
puce Article 27 : 1,25 €
puce Reduction Carte Senior, carte Fed+, CD ProJ : 4,50 €
puce Groups & schools : 4,50 €/person with minimum 15 persons
puce Special ticket  Museum "Postes restantes" + Gourmet museum or 1 Museum + Ferme castrale : 8,50 €/person with minimum 15 persons

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