Musée de l'Affabuloscope
Museum of unconventional art housed in a former furniture factory: over 650 works, surrealist machines and the myths of the artist Claudius de Cap Blanc.
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About the museum
The Affabuloscope museum presents the work of the artist Claudius de Cap Blanc: over 650 works, objects and installations, the fruit of thirty years of creation. It is located in Le Mas-d'Azil, in the Ariège department, in a former furniture factory a short distance from the Mas d'Azil cave.
The exhibition spans three levels. It brings together surrealist and poetic machines, whimsical finds and wholly invented inventors. Revisiting prehistory and anthropology, the artist has also imagined myths that seem truer than life. The permanent collection is organised into ensembles such as the machine room, the eccentric bicycles, the story of Judas, the story of tears, or dual cosmogony.
The association “Les Affabulés” looks after the museum and keeps Claudius de Cap Blanc's works alive. The museum also hosts shows, concerts and lectures. A small bookshop sells the artist's books, and a relaxation area offers a place to take a break.
Highlights
- Over 650 works, objects and installations across three levels
- The machine room and the eccentric bicycles
- The artist's myths about prehistory and anthropology
- Video room with the artist's films
- Bookshop and relaxation area
Permanent exhibition
- Collection permanente de l'Affabuloscope – Over 650 works by Claudius de Cap Blanc, arranged in ensembles such as the machine room, the eccentric bicycles, the story of Judas or dual cosmogony.
- Operated by
- Association « Les Affabulés »
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
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| Children & teens | €5Children aged 10 and over: €5. |
| Groups | –Group rate: contact the museum. |
| Membership of the association “Les Affabulés” (free admission during the season) | €20Memberships available from €20, €30, €50 and up. |
Adults €10, children aged 10 and over €5. Joining the association “Les Affabulés” gives free museum admission for the current season.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Only partly suitable for kids
| Time needed | approx. 2 hrs |
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Children aged 8 to 10 and up can enjoy the entire first floor and a good part of the second floor. The rest of the tour covers less conventional themes: parents should decide.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Parking nearby (according to Ariège Pyrénées Tourisme).
The museum is housed in a former furniture factory on Rue de l'Usine, about 500 metres from the village's central square (according to Tourisme Occitanie), near the Mas d'Azil cave.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
Relaxation area and small bookshop; local products (organic apple juice, lemonades, organic syrups) and ice cream to eat on site or take away. Tearoom according to Ariège Pyrénées Tourisme. Pets allowed on a leash.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Good to know | There is a lot of text to read: the museum estimates the average visit at two hours. A large part of the museum is translated into English. Visitors can leave a message in a large guestbook. |
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