All automotive museums to visit in France

Rev up your engines at 7 automotive museums in France. Explore the history and evolution of automobiles, from classic cars to modern vehicles.

Are you a car enthusiast looking to explore the best automotive museums in France? These are the ones to check out:

  1. Private Collection of Antique Cars1

    Private Collection of Antique Cars

     Monaco
    The Monaco Automobile Museum is home to a significant personal collection of a hundred restored collectible cars. These vehicles were collected over more than thirty years, reflecting the personal tastes and passion for cars of Prince Rainier III. Visitors can appreciate the meticulous restoration work and the historical value of each vehicle in the collection.
  2. Cité de l'Automobile2

    Cité de l'Automobile

     Mulhouse
    The Musée National de l’Automobile - Collection Schlumpf in Mulhouse, France, is recognized as the world's largest car collection. It boasts an impressive array of 500 cars from 98 different brands, spanning from the year 1878 to the present day. This extensive collection provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of the automobile industry.
  3. Château de Compiègne3

    Château de Compiègne

     Compiègne
    The Château de Compiègne, located in the Oise department of France, is a royal residence that was originally built for Louis XV and later restored by Napoleon. This historical site was one of three seats of royal government, the others being Versailles and Fontainebleau. Today, it is open to the public and offers a glimpse into the lives of French royalty.
  4. Musée de l'Automobile Henri Malartre4

    Musée de l'Automobile Henri Malartre

     Rochetaillée-sur-Saône
    Fantastic collection of more than two hundred vintage cars and motorbikes boasting special pieces such as Hitler's Mercedes.
  5. Museum of the 24 Hours of Le Mans5

    Museum of the 24 Hours of Le Mans

     Le Mans
    The Museum of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which was first established in 1961 under the name 'Automobile Museum of Sarthe', is a French museum that is dedicated to car racing. It is conveniently located near the main entrance of the 24 Hours circuit in Le Mans. This makes it an ideal destination for tourists who are interested in the history and evolution of car racing.
  6. Michelin Adventure6

    Michelin Adventure

     Clermont-Ferrand
    L'Aventure Michelin is a museum located in the city of Clermont-Ferrand. It offers a comprehensive insight into the history of the French company Michelin. The museum traces the development of the use of rubber for tires for various vehicles, starting from the company's inception in 1889.
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    Le Musée de la Moto

     Marseille
    Le Musée de la Moto in Marseille (Museum of the Moto of Marseille) is housed in old restored mill that is dedicated to the history of the motorcycle, from its origin in 1885, to the present day. The museum is chronologically divided into 4 floors that illustrate the evolution of technology over a c