Key and Lock Museum

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  • History
  • Sciences and technology
  • Occupations
  • Municipal museum
Musée de la Clef et de la Serrure, 114 avenue Barthélemy Dagnan, 83190 Ollioules

Description

The Musée de la clef et de la serrure is a new cultural space, dedicated to the history and ingenuity of these everyday objects that will amaze you with their originality.
The museum welcomes you on a fascinating journey through the ages. This place showcases the remarkable Marc Hervé collection, the result of more than 50 years of passion and research. More than 1,000 pieces, from Roman times to the present day, are displayed on two floors: Gallo-Roman keys, Gothic locks, Renaissance masterpieces, and treasures from the Louis XIV and Louis XVI periods. Come and discover an unusual collection, rare pieces, and numerous anecdotes about the art of security and protection. A visit that is sure to surprise you!

Services

Animals accepted

Accessibility

Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
Doors >=77 cm wide
Lift (80 x 130 cm) and door >= 77 cm
Reception desk between 70-80 cm high

Accepted customers

  • Holiday Camps Home
  • Children from 6 to 12 years
  • Home school groups
  • High school
  • Children from 3 to 5 years
  • Young people from 13 to 17 years old
  • Cycle 3: elementary school (CM1, CM2)
  • Cycle 3: college (6th)
  • Cycle 4: middle School
  • Pilgrims
  • Walkers/hikers
  • Cycle 1: nursery school
  • Cycle 2: elementary School
  • Welcome for business/incentive groups
  • Groups
  • Higher Education
  • Cash dispensers

Openings

Wednesday
10:00 - 12:00
13:00 - 17:00

Thursday
10:00 - 12:00
13:00 - 17:00

Friday
10:00 - 12:00
13:00 - 17:00

Saturday
10:00 - 12:00
13:00 - 17:00

Wednesday
10:00 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00

Thursday
10:00 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00

Friday
10:00 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00

Saturday
10:00 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00

Wednesday
10:00 - 12:00
13:00 - 17:00

Thursday
10:00 - 12:00
13:00 - 17:00

Friday
10:00 - 12:00
13:00 - 17:00

Saturday
10:00 - 12:00
13:00 - 17:00

Location

Key and Lock Museum
Musée de la Clef et de la Serrure, 114 avenue Barthélemy Dagnan, 83190 Ollioules
  • www.ollioules.fr

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French
Updated on 15 April 2026 at 10:43
by Office de Tourisme Provence Méditerranée
(Offer identifier : 7462786)
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