Musée de la porte

About the museum

The museum was founded in 1993 by the Association pour la Sauvegarde des Métiers du Bois. It is the work of a passionate cabinetmaker and joiner, a Compagnon du Devoir et du Tour de France, who wanted to pass on his skills and experience.

The collection brings together about 110 front doors from the 17th to the 20th century, displayed in several small rooms. The route explains their technical construction in a clear way, covering the wood species, assembly and joinery, as well as their decoration: colours, mouldings and sculptures.

The museum also shows different types of windows and shutters, wrought iron, door knockers, locks and old tools, rescued from oblivion and destruction. It is aimed at the general public as well as at professionals such as joiners, metalworkers or architects looking for models to restore old buildings.

Highlights

• About 110 front doors from the 17th to the 20th century
• Explanation of the techniques: wood species, assembly, joinery, decoration
• Windows, shutters, wrought ironwork, door knockers and locks
• Old joiners' tools

Permanent exhibition

• Collection de portes et de ferronneries – Front doors from the 17th to the 20th century, windows, shutters, wrought ironwork, door knockers, locks and old tools.

Founded

1993

Operated by

Association pour la Sauvegarde des Métiers du Bois

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free admission according to a document from the Pézenas tourist office.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The museum is located on Rue Montmorency, in the centre of Pézenas.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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