Farm-Museum of Cotentin (Ferme-Musée du Cotentin)

The Farm-Museum of Cotentin occupies a 17th-century manor-farm complex with thick stone walls arranged around a central courtyard. The museum recreates early 20th-century Norman rural life through authentically furnished rooms including a family common room, cider press, bakery, stables, and cowshed. Its collection of nearly 2,500 objects earned the prestigious Musée de France designation in 2014. Outside, visitors can observe and interact with rare Norman heritage breeds including Cotentine chickens, Norman geese, Rouen ducks, Cotentin donkeys, and Norman cattle. The vegetable garden and beehives demonstrate traditional farming practices. A current exhibition until 2028 shows how local farmers repurposed WWII military equipment after D-Day. The museum operates seasonally with limited winter hours and is closed on Saturdays year-round. Last ticket sales are one hour before closing.