Thirty years ago, the current Breton manor of Lohéac was just a farm populated by animals and dilapidated buildings. Michel Hommell, originally from Lorraine, acquired this property to bring together his collection of cars scattered since he was 18. After more than 15 years of intensive renovations and collaborations with local craftsmen, he transformed the premises into one of the most prestigious museums in Europe dedicated to the automobile. The 17th century mansion now houses 15,000 m² of exhibition space, presenting more than 400 vehicles, including horse-drawn carriages, motorcycles and bicycles, enriched with mannequins in period costumes and thousands of various objects. The visit also contains unusual discoveries, such as an old still, and highlights historical pieces such as Didier Pironi’s “Colibri” racing boat. This mansion is a place where the history of the automobile mixes with nostalgia for years gone by…
