Installed in a former XVIII^e century mansion and nestled in the town’s oldest quarter, it houses rich and varied collections largely bequeathed by the scholar Louis Charbonneau-Lassay, who gathered archaeological objects, ancient books and swords. His collection cohabits with XIX^e century canvases donated by painter Carl Rosa, popular arts from Loudun and the astonishing collection of African art.

An 18^th century mansion in Martray houses the Charbonneau-Lassay Museum where you can admire a collection of weapons, archaeological pieces and works of art collected by 20^th century local historian Louis Charbonneau-Lassay.