The Museum of Archery and Valois, founded in 1949 in Crépy-en-Valois, is housed in a medieval residence once belonging to the Lords of Crépy-Nanteuil. It’s the only museum in France entirely dedicated to the global history of archery and the sacred art of the Valois region. Its creation was inspired by local enthusiasts and museology experts like Georges-Henri Rivière.

The museum’s collection spans thousands of years and five continents, featuring bows, arrows, armor, and ritual objects from prehistoric times to the modern Olympic era. It also holds over 150 religious sculptures from the 13th to 19th centuries, donated by nearby churches, including a room honoring Saint Sebastian, patron of archers.

As a Musée de France, it preserves and promotes archery traditions and regional religious heritage through temporary exhibitions, educational workshops, and family-friendly events. It’s a living archive of craftsmanship, belief, and cultural identity rooted in northern France.