Comtois Museum A key player in the dialogue between cultures and societies

My visit to the Comtois Museum

With its 15 rooms spread over three floors, the permanent exhibition at the Musée comtois invites you to explore more than a century of life, customs, and stories in Franche-Comté. Objects, portraits, testimonials, and creations come together to tell the story of how the region has changed from the late^19th century to the present day. From everyday life to the performing arts, from popular legends to stories of migration, the museum offers a sensitive look at the journeys, practices, and memories that have shaped the region.

On the top floor of the museum, an exceptional collection of puppets awaits you. It illustrates the local enthusiasm for this form of live performance, the richness of creativity, and the freedom of expression of artists from Franche-Comté.

Photography is featured throughout the exhibition. From images by Jean Garneret and the Folklore Comtois association (1930s–1990s) to glass plates from the d'Orival family (late 19th–early 20th century), as well as contemporary works by Marc Paygnard—on display from April 19, 2025— these multiple perspectives showcase the women, men, and children of the region.