Musée La Rue du Temps qui passe

A private collection recreated as a ~1,000 m² indoor street scene evoking village life from about 1840–1960, with period shops, trades and early automobiles. The exhibits were assembled by founder Michel Boom and his daughter to present everyday interiors and historic vehicles in immersive displays.

The museum sits in a converted lime factory in Allas‑les‑Mines and includes a small bistrot and boutique. It’s listed in regional tourism guides and is close to Château des Milandes, making it a compact cultural stop on Dordogne itineraries.

You’ll walk through a series of recreated shopfronts and ateliers populated with authentic objects and several vintage automobiles, arranged to suggest a continuous village street.

Look out for:

• Reconstituted period shops and workshops (roughly 25–35 storefronts depending on sources).

• Early automobiles and vehicle displays integrated into the scenes.

• Detailed domestic interiors and trades from c.1840–1960.

• A small on-site bistrot (Café 1900) and a museum boutique.

Best way to experience it:

Visit during the April–October opening season when rooms are accessible and the bistrot is open; allow 60–90 minutes to move slowly through the scenes and read labels for context. Combine with a nearby Dordogne visit for a full day out.

• Open seasonally (closed Nov–Mar); hours vary by month—check the official site before visiting.

• Typical adult admission and reduced/group rates are published on the museum site.

• The bistrot can be used independently of museum entry.

• The museum is housed in a large converted hangar; expect indoor walking and some narrow displays.