A visit to Moulins sur Allier would not be complete without a visit to Mantin House and the nearby Anne de Beaujeu Museum, where this magnificent 15th-century piece is preserved.
The Bourbons, one of the most influential dynasties in European history, have close historical ties with both Moulins, France, and the Spanish crown, which they still hold nowadays in the figure of King Felipe VI of Spain.
The bas-relief of the Bourbon coat of arms is a historically significant artifact that symbolizes the power, heritage, and cultural influence of the Bourbon family in Moulins. It links the local history of Moulins as the capital of the Duchy of Bourbon with the European importance of the Bourbon dynasty, which would later rule France and Spain. It also represents the artistic patronage and cultural achievements of personalities such as Anne of France, making it a valuable piece of local and European history
The fact that the bas-relief is located in the Anne de Beaujeu Museum, named after one of the most prominent members of the Bourbon family, gives it added significance. Located in Moulins, the museum was originally part of the Ducal Palace of the Bourbons. By preserving this artifact, the museum helps to perpetuate the memory of the central role of the Bourbon dynasty in the political and cultural life of the region.
