Fermat Museum: Heritage and mathematics | Tangente
The Fermat Museum: A journey into heritage and mathematics
In July 2024, the Fermat Museum opened in Pierre de Fermat's birthplace in Beaumont-de-Lomagne, Tarn-et-Garonne.

In July 2024, the Fermat Museum opened in Pierre de Fermat's birthplace in Beaumont-de-Lomagne, Tarn-et-Garonne.

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