Musée de la vie paysanne en Haut-Languedoc
Rural life museum in the former Rieumontagné farm on the shore of Lac du Laouzas, with over 1,600 m² of collections.
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About the museum
The museum was created in 1983 by Robert Pistre, with the support of the Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park. It occupies the former sharecroppers' house and the main building of the Rieumontagné farm, and it developed gradually thanks to the Centre de recherches du patrimoine de Rieumontagné. The arrival of the lake, after the construction of the Laouzas dam, transformed the site and encouraged its growth.
Over more than 1,600 m², the collections range from geology to traditional know-how and include reconstructed scenes of everyday life. They cover local history from the Neolithic period to the building of the dam. A mineral collection greets visitors at the entrance.
The route, which can be followed with QR codes, leads from the bread oven, hemp processing and washing with wood ash to agricultural tools, statue-menhirs and the control panel of the dam. A children's area presents the kitchen, the cobbler's workshop and the toy attic.
Highlights
- Over 1,600 m² of collections, from geology to traditional know-how
- Reconstructed scenes of everyday life
- Statue-menhirs and control panel of the Laouzas dam
- Visit with QR codes
- Children's area: kitchen, cobbler's workshop and toy attic
Permanent exhibition
- Collections de la ferme de Rieumontagné – Ten rooms devoted to rural life and past crafts, with reconstructed scenes, farm tools, statue-menhirs and items related to the Laouzas dam.
- Founded
- 1983
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Reduced | €2Young people aged 12 to 18 |
| Children & teens | €2free up to age 11 · Rate for ages 12 to 18; free for under-12s. |
| Escape game “Friandise du démon” (per person) | €10For children aged 12 and over, with at least one adult per group; online booking. |
| Escape game “Friandise du démon” (group) | €30 |
Payment in cash or by cheque.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 11 |
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- Family tours & workshops
A “Les enfants au musée” session is offered on Tuesdays, and a children's area presents the kitchen, the cobbler's workshop and the toy attic. Escape game on Thursdays, for children aged 12 and over accompanied by an adult.
Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking
Free parking and coach parking.
The museum is on the shore of Lac du Laouzas, near the Rieumontagné leisure base.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Shop, public toilets, motorhome service point.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Good to know | Self-guided visit using QR codes. Guided tours of the Château de Nages are organised by the association on Tuesdays and Fridays, booked online. |
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