OUR ROOTS AND OUR HISTORY

LABROUSSE
Musée de l’Agriculture et de la vie Rurale 
The Grange de Prat sits off the beaten track in the heart of the spectacular igneous landscape in Labrousse. Come and visit this eco-museum that contains a host of information on farming and rural life in the region. Both introductory and in-depth knowledge on ancient farming techniques and a rich collection of antique farming equipment.
Rates:
Adults: 3
Children: free (up to 12 years)
Groups: €1.50
Carte Cézame: €2.50
Opening times:
Open in June and Septembers on Sundays afternoon from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Open every afternoon in July and August from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Closed on Sundays. .

Tel.: +33 (0)4 71 49 42 33 or +33 (0)6 74 11 58 66
Out-of-season, book in advance at +33 0(4) 71 49 43 21 or +33 (0)4 71 49 42 33

 

LEUCAMP
Maison des Mineurs de la Châtaigneraie
Museum of Mining in the Châtaigneraie with an exhibition-show retracing the history of wolfram production. A miner's daughter recounts 50 years in the life of certain mining villages in the Châtaigneraie, through models, photos, and objects… (CD and postcards on sale).
Rates: €2
Opening times:
Open daily from 1 April to 30 September. Closed on Mondays.
Open on Saturdays, Sundays and school holidays from 1 October to 31 March.

Tel.: +33 (0)4 71 47 81 04 (Town Hall)

 

LACAPELLE DEL FRAISSE
Veinazes Museum
Between Lafeuillade en Vezie and Montsalvy on the RD920, discover rural workshops (joinery, clog-making, blacksmithing) and features of farming life (locomobile (steam-powered farm engine), tractors).
New in 2008 : a place "potato" and a place "balance and weight"
An exhibition about former radio sets and TSF.
Rates:
Adults: 4
Children: €2.50
Reduced rate:
Adults: 3,30
Children: €2.20
Opening times:
1 May to 14 June: Sundays and Bank Holidays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m..
15 June to 30 June: every day from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
1 July to 31 August: every day from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
1-15 September: every day from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
16 September to 30 September: Sundays and Bank Holidays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m..
Groups, all year-round; bookings only.

Tel.: +33 (0)4 71 62 56 93 or +33 (0)4 71 49 25 81
museeduveinazes@hotmail.fr

 

MAURS
Lou Truel
Guided tour of the old walnut oil and cider press mills, moulin à manège (mill with a horizontal rotating table), an exceptional lever and screw press, salt mill, etc.… All the mills date from 1830. Exhibition of ancient woodworking tools and rope-makers drums. 
Rates:
Adults: 3
Children: free
Opening times:
Open from May to October; bookings only

Lou Truel
Route de Saint Cirgues
15600 Maurs
Tel.: +33 (0)4.71.46.75.34

 

MONTSALVY
A treasure of religious art
Set in the sumptuous surroundings of the newly renovated chapter house, the museum exhibits a rich collection of religious objects (chalices, chasubles, etc.…) Free entry.
Open all year round

Tel.: +33 (0)4.71.49.20.10
www.montsalvy.fr

 

MOURJOU
Maison de la châtaigne
Enter the Chestnut Centre and discover a chestnut-coloured world overflowing with pictures, sounds and flavours. Visit the house of Colette Castanier, the grocery store, chestnut grove, and garden. Don't leave without having tasted one of her chestnut specialties!
Out-of-season guided tours are available for groups; book in advance.
Rates:
Adults: 5
Children: €2.50
Families: €14
Groups (min. 10 pers) and other reductions: on request
Opening times: 
Ascension, Whitsun, Easter, May 1st and 2: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
June and September: every day except Saturdays: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
July and August: every day except Saturdays: 10.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last admission).
October: weekend of the Chestnut Fair: 10.30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Maison de la châtaigne
Le bourg  - 15340 Mourjou
Tel.: +33 (0)4 71 46 23 00
Fax: +33 (0)4.71.49.98.01
mourjou@club-internet.fr
www.mourjou.com

 

SAINT PARTHEM
La Maison de la Rivière d’Olt
Disover the Lot river (Olt in Occitan) at the Olt River Centre by visiting the various themed exhibition rooms: The Lot on the big screen, geography and geology of the Lot Valley, the river's history as a trade route, daily life of the Ribièirols (fishing, crafts…). 
Rates:
Adults: 5
Children: 2,80€
Opening times:  
In  May, June, September: from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.
July and August: from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. every day except Friday.
Out-of-season guided tours are available for groups; book in advance.
Rates:
Adults: €3.80 
Children: €3

La Maison de la Rivière d’Olt
12300 Saint Parthem
Tel.: +33 (0)5.65.64.13.22      
Fax: +33 (0)5.65.64.11.70
maison.riviere.olt@wanadoo.fr
www.maison-riviere.com

 

SALERS
The Salers Burons
Visit the burons (stone-built mountain dwellings) in Salers and discover the secrets of the local cheeses made with milk from cows fed on summer pastures, the legendary Salers beef and an exhibition on Salers gentiane, plus the tools used by the buronniers (cheese-makers) and the gençanaïres (gentiane producers). Buronnier-style meals are served at midday in July and August.
Guided tour followed by a tasting session.
Rates:
Adults: 4,50
Children: €3
Groups: €3.50
Opening times: 
From 1 April to 31 October from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Les burons de Salers
Route du Puy Mary
15140 Salers
Tel./Fax: +33 (0)4.71.40.70.71
Out-of-season: +33 (0)5.55.28.21.75

 

SIRAN
"Museum of the accordion and of the popular musical instruments “Maison des Frères Cazes"
Between Rocamadour and the Cantal Mountains, in the middle of the Haut-Quercy and of the Limousine Xaintrie, belonging to the Chestnut territory of the Auvergne, the “Maison des Frères Cazes” greets you in Siran Entering you will discover an exceptional collection of accordions, hurdy-gurdies and “Cabrettes” along with rare and surprising musical instruments like the musical boxes true precursors of the juke-box. They will reveal also stories about a country, its traditions and customs. that music goes on evolving and people of different ages and of different origins are still unified around accordion.
Opening times:
July and August: every day except Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to midday and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Open all year round for groups; bookings only.
At other times, contact the Tourist Office for information.

Musée de l’Accordéon
Tel.: +33 (0)4.71.46.08.68
http ://siran.cantalpassion.com