History Exhibition
History ExhibitionVillers-Cotterêts
Three generations of literary giants under one roof: explore the Dumas dynasty from the revolutionary general to the author of The Three Musketeers and beyond. The collection weaves together family memorabilia, political intrigue, and the stories of remarkable women often overshadowed by their famous men.
Tips
June 12 at 2pm
Step into an overlooked chapter of literary history. This intimate exhibition traces Jeannine Dumas, the younger daughter of Alexandre Dumas fils, from her decorated service as a WWI nurse to her lifelong crusade preserving the family legacy. Her Legion of Honor and personal artifacts reveal a woman who lived as boldly as the characters her father wrote.
June 12 at 2pm
Step into the remarkable life of Jeannine Dumas, the youngest daughter of Alexandre Dumas *fils*, who served as a WWI head nurse and fought to preserve her family's literary legacy. This intimate exhibition reveals a woman of courage and conviction who shaped history beyond the shadow of her famous name.
June 13 at 2:30pm
Discover the untold stories of the women behind the Dumas legends. This guided tour introduces Marie-Louise Labouret, Marie Alexandrine Dumas, and Jeannine d'Hauterive: three remarkable women whose lives shaped one of France's greatest literary dynasties.
Villers-CotterêtsOpens Friday at 2:00 PM
History ExhibitionHistory ExhibitionThree generations of literary giants under one roof: explore the Dumas dynasty from the revolutionary general to the author of The Three Musketeers and beyond. The collection weaves together family memorabilia, political intrigue, and the stories of remarkable women often overshadowed by their famous men.
Tips
June 12 at 2pm
Step into an overlooked chapter of literary history. This intimate exhibition traces Jeannine Dumas, the younger daughter of Alexandre Dumas fils, from her decorated service as a WWI nurse to her lifelong crusade preserving the family legacy. Her Legion of Honor and personal artifacts reveal a woman who lived as boldly as the characters her father wrote.
June 12 at 2pm
Step into the remarkable life of Jeannine Dumas, the youngest daughter of Alexandre Dumas *fils*, who served as a WWI head nurse and fought to preserve her family's literary legacy. This intimate exhibition reveals a woman of courage and conviction who shaped history beyond the shadow of her famous name.
June 13 at 2:30pm
Discover the untold stories of the women behind the Dumas legends. This guided tour introduces Marie-Louise Labouret, Marie Alexandrine Dumas, and Jeannine d'Hauterive: three remarkable women whose lives shaped one of France's greatest literary dynasties.