Ménerbes

Corkscrew Museum

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Nestled in the beautiful surroundings of Domaine de la Citadelle, a wine estate, the Corkscrew Museum contains some 1,200 corkscrews, dating from the 17th century to the present day. A unique, private collection with exhibits from all over the world.

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Did you know that an Englishman is credited with the invention of the corkscrew, and that the English bottled wine before the French did? Visit this unique collection and take a journey back through the ages, to a variety of different countries where you can admire an early hand-forged steel corkscrew, works of art in solid gold, as well as ivory and silver corkscrews. Round off your visit with a trip to the cellars at the wine estate where you can taste its award-winning wines and visit the botanical garden.

Free admission for under 15's and disabled persons.

Prior booking required for groups

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Equipment

Car park
Private parking

Services

Sales on site
Coach access
Shop
Wi-fi

Dates and times

From 01/01 to 31/03
Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st.

From 01/04 to 31/05
Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed on Sunday.

From 01/06 to 30/09, daily.

From 01/10 to 31/12
Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed on Sunday.
Closed exceptionally on December 25th.