Bourgeois education opened a window to the world rarely accessible to the less privileged. The large terrestrial globe here was used to teach geography and inspire a love of travel.
Fernand Daguin, a Parisian lawyer with a passion for comparative law, remained deeply connected to Châtillon. As mayor of Chamesson and member of the local historical society, he helped enrich the museum through archaeological work.
This collection of taxidermy birds reflects the interest of a social class eager to preserve their regional heritage.
Well-traveled notables brought back rare and exotic objects, like the piano decorated with Oriental motifs from Algeria, showing their scientific curiosity and fascination with the world.
