Things to Do in Meaux, France - Meaux Attractions
Things to Do in Meaux
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Musée de la Grande Guerre, Cathédrale Saint-Etienne, Churches & Cathedrals, Monuments & Statues. For personalized recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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- Ann1989Virginia240 contributionsAll visitors should be aware that this museum no longer has a cafe. The staff told us that the contract for the cafe ended. There are no vending machines. We saw a school group eating at picnic tables outside the museum, so that appears to be an option.
As of October 2, the museum's website has not been updated regarding the absence of any food service. We arrived at the museum around 11 am and only learned that the cafe had closed when we looked for it around noon.
When we explained to the staff that we had taken the bus to the museum from Meaux, they were very helpful and provided information on the next bus to Meaux and recommended a restaurant near the train station. The restaurant was very good.
However, the journey back to Meaux, lunch, and return to the museum took two hours out of our day. The failure to promptly update the museum's website is unacceptable. It shows a lack of respect for the time and comfort of all visitors.
We respectfully encourage the museum's leaders to make updating its website a top priority. It is not a difficult task and would allow all visitors to make their plans accordingly and make the best use of their time.
With respect to the museum itself, although World War One is a huge historical event, this museum is relatively small with exhibits on just one floor. The ground floor has just restrooms and lockers for bags.
The museum begins by explaining the historical context for the war. There is a large room for bigger exhibits such as trenches and military equipment. Off this large room are several smaller rooms with specific themes such as the role of women and the entry of the U.S. on the war. These rooms are notable for the large number of artifacts included. While major signs have information in French, German, and English, individual photos and objects are usually only described in French.
My personal preference would be for more explanatory panels. For example, I would like to see a more extensive discussion as to how the war was won by the Allies.Written October 2, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Simon LBristol, UK39 contributionsThe church as a whole is very impressive apart from the stained windows at the front of the church which are worth seeing. They had an interesting display about impressive Christians who had died too young. There is also an enormous floor tapestry dedicated to a former bishop, which is impressive in scale.Written August 16, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jakub BSouthampton, UK5 contributionsExcellent place, we have decided to rent a boat and explore the park from a river. It was great, the river is full of life..Written June 2, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TheSkeptikParis, France238 contributionsInteresting collection of 17th century art, a large part a donation from Neuroscientist and Art Lover Jean Pierre Changeux. Also has temporary exhibitions, such as the present one on Animals in Pictural Art. A nice visit after having admired the Cathedral.Written June 23, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Hans Catherine B1 contributionWe visited the brasserie this summer while vacationing near Meaux. It was very informative, we learned a lot. Our teenage daughters were also very interested. We tried a few delicious beers at the end and left with a box which we enjoyed while in France. One bottle made it back to the States in our luggage, we will be opening it soon to reminisce about our awesome time there. Thank you Ludivine and Sebastien, well done!Written September 16, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Johns1951Melbourne, Australia542 contributionsOften French tourist information places are not that interested in us non French speakers. Well this one is in a lovely building and we got excellent advice and recommendations on the local area.Written May 28, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- C BMilwaukie, OR666 contributionsThis is a fun museum to go thru to see the many steps involved in making Brie cheese; a short video (available in several languages) explains just how labor intensive it is --no wonder it is a relatively costly cheese. We adults enjoyed it, I think children would also.Written September 3, 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- tofrek1885Shrewsbury, UK174 contributionsAttractviely and simply planted gardens apprarently designed by the famous Andre Le Notre and best seen from above (e.g. in the museum which overlooks them) to show their layout in the form of a Bishop's crozier.
A peaceful, colourful and shady place to stop and rest (and eat a sandwich!) , backing onto the remains of the town's ancient gallo-roman remparts!Written September 8, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
