Musée des Musiques et Instruments de l'Océan Indien

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A great surprise! In October 2015, the innovative Musée des Musiques et Instruments de l'Océan Indien welcomed its first visitors, showcasing hundreds of musical instruments from Africa, India, China and Madagascar in a small yet state-of-the-art exhibition space. Don't miss the opportunity to embark on a musical and visual journey in this stunning museum.


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