Musée des Lapidaires
Municipal museum in Lamoura, in the Haut-Jura, devoted to the lapidary trade: gemstone cutting practised in the region since the 18th century.
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About the museum
The Lamoura museum presents a trade practised by the people of the Haut-Jura from the 18th century to the present day: gemstone cutting. Originally a sideline to farming carried out on the farm, this activity gave rise to specialised workshops. Even today a handful of lapidaries work for leading jewellers.
The trail covers the hardness and beauty of stones, the sound of the grinding wheels and the art of cutting, featuring ruby, sapphire, emerald and other gemstones. A documentary film complements the self-guided visit, which takes about one hour.
The museum is run by the commune of Lamoura and is located on the route de Longchaumois, in a house also known as the Maison du lapidaire. It offers guided tours, group visits by reservation and workshops for children during school holidays.
Highlights
- History of the lapidary trade in the Haut-Jura since the 18th century
- Documentary film included in the visit
- Guided tours of about 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours
- Workshops for children during school holidays
- Shop and parking on site
Permanent exhibition
- Le métier de lapidaire dans le Haut-Jura – Trail on the history of gemstone cutting since the 18th century, from the farm to specialised workshops, with a documentary film.
- Operated by
- Commune de Lamoura
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5.50 |
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| Reduced | €3Students, job seekers and people with disabilities, on presentation of proof |
| Children & teens | €2.50free up to age 6 · Children aged 7 to 16: €2.50. Free for children under 7. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €3 |
| Students & apprentices | €3 |
| Groups (10+ people) | €4 per personGroups of 10 or more; children's groups: €2 per person. Reservation required. |
| Pass Juramusée | €4 |
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum is announced as accessible to people with reduced mobility; the commune refers to an accessibility document.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 60 min |
|---|---|
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 6 |
- Family tours & workshops
Workshops for children during school holidays (“Le monde des pierres”). Reduced rate for children aged 7 to 16; free entry under 7.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
The museum is on the route de Longchaumois in Lamoura, in the Haut-Jura regional nature park.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Parking, shop and a 200-seat multipurpose hall on site; the Lamoura tourist office is nearby.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
Up to 200 guests.
The commune lists a 200-seat multipurpose hall among the site's services.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 1.5 hrs |
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| Good to know | Self-guided visit: allow about one hour, including the documentary film. Guided tour of about 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours with film, at 15:00 (time may vary depending on attendance), for groups of 12 adults or more, no reservation; no guided tour on Fridays and Sundays. Payment by bank card, cheque, chèques-vacances or cash. |
