Site/monument

La Poste aux Chevaux

La Poste aux Chevaux, classified as a "Historic Monument" since 1994, forms a vast quadrilateral around a courtyard centered by a paved footbath of exceptional dimensions.
Guided tour of the courtyard where the owner presents all the buildings and the history and operation of this Poste aux Chevaux.
Visit of the old carousel where the exhibition is held in collaboration with the Paris Postal Museum on the history and general operation of the Relais de Poste and on the history of the Relais de Poste des Ormes. Presentation of authentic objects linked to the Relais de Poste.
In the gardens and around the courtyard, permanent exhibition of sculptures in stone and wood by René Coutelle accompanied by various other exhibitions.
In the carousel, 2 exhibitions:
- one on post offices in general
- one on the Poste des Ormes relay with authentic objects.

Practical information

English

Visit

Conditions of visit: Free visit, Guided visit
Languages ​​spoken for the visit: French

Further information

Location: In the village
Type of site/monument/small heritage: Castle, House and building, Theater
Museum themes: Services
Type of additional equipment: Museum, Park / garden, Small rural heritage
Services : Interactive terminal, Wi-Fi
Facilities: Accessible for pushchairs, Auditorium, Screening room, Meeting room(s)
Activity: Specific thematic animation, Temporary exhibitions, Sound and Light
Payment Methods: Bank and postal checks, Cash
Address
Horse Post
25-27 National road 10
Horse Post
86220 LES ELMS