Normandy Tank Museum closure
June 22, 2016: Closure of the Normandy Tank Museum
Source: Ouest-France
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The Normandy Tank Museum, near Carentan, will close in mid-September. The armored vehicle collection will be auctioned off. The Normandy Tank Museum opened its doors on June 1, 2013, in Catz, near Carentan (Manche).
But a few days ago, the owner of the exhibited collection and museum president, Patrick Nerrant, announced his intention to close the museum and auction off his vast collection of American and German tanks, armored vehicles, cannons, aircraft, and motorcycles from World War II.
“The sale will be handled by Artcurial on September 18, on site. Everything will certainly be sent abroad. It’s a shame, but when you have too much, you leave,” said Patrick Nerrant, citing economic reasons but also a lack of understanding from the authorities and the neighborhood.
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