Le musée is closed

There are no AC in our buildings. 

Due to the high temperatures, we advise you to visit the museum in the morning. 

 

Le musée is closed

There are no AC in our buildings. 

Due to the high temperatures, we advise you to visit the museum in the morning. 

 

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Tricycle à vapeur Secretand

  • Tricycle à vapeur Secretand - 1890 - arrière
    Tricycle à vapeur Secretand - 1890 - arrière
  • Tricycle à vapeur Secretand - 1890
    Tricycle à vapeur Secretand - 1890
  • Tricycle à vapeur Secretand - détail queue de vache
    Tricycle à vapeur Secretand - détail queue de vache
  • Tricycle à vapeur Secretand - détail roue
    Tricycle à vapeur Secretand - détail roue

This tricycle is no longer in working condition.
Its design is inspired by the steam dray developed in 1769 by engineer Nicolas Cugnot.
Cugnot’s dray was the first vehicle to operate without the use of animal power.

  • Steam engine
  • Block brake
  • “Cow-tail” steering
  • Wooden wheels
  • Iron tyres
  • Speed: approximately 15 km/h