La Grange à Bécanes

La Grange à Bécanes is the Musée rhénan de la moto in Bantzenheim, displaying the Lemoine collection of about 90 vintage motorcycles from the 1920s–1960s. The collection highlights French marques and a notable Ravat group in a renovated 750 m² barn.

Run by Mulhouse Alsace Agglomération (m2A), the site operates seasonally with guided visits and a small museum shop; free parking and accessibility for visitors with reduced mobility are provided.

A concentrated display of restored motorcycles and period paraphernalia in a single-floor former barn. Informational labels are in French; guided visits and occasional event weekends add context.

Look out for:

• The Ravat collection and French marques from the 1920s–1960s.

• Original signage, tools and period accessories that illustrate maintenance and racing history.

• Special events such as "Le Printemps de la moto" on seasonal weekends.

• A compact layout that lets you view machines up close.

Best way to experience it:

Visit during the seasonal opening (spring–autumn) and, if you want commentary, book a guided visit in advance by email or phone. Allow 45–90 minutes to see the full collection and browse the shop.

• Seasonal opening (spring–autumn); check current weekly hours before visiting.

• Small site: best for enthusiasts or a 1–2 hour stop on a regional itinerary.

• Guided visits available by reservation; languages include French and German.

• Free parking for cars and buses; site is accessible for reduced mobility.