Musée des métiers de la pierre et de la vie rurale

About the museum

The museum opened in May 1991 in the castle of Saint-Beauzély, in the heart of the medieval village in the Muse valley. Volunteers from the association gathered and restored its collections, which comprise several thousand objects. It is affiliated with the Musée du Rouergue.

Eight rooms of the castle present the work of sandstone by the masons, quarrymen and stonecutters of Saint-Beauzély, a specialty of the Muse valley. These craftsmen built, among other things, the ramparts of the Templar towns of the Larzac, as well as the church and castle of Salles-Curan. The route also explores rural life through the seasons, the tools and gestures of work, and an old-fashioned schoolroom where each pupil brought a log to heat the school.

Highlights

• Sandstone work by the stonecutters of the Muse valley
• Rural life through the seasons
• Old-fashioned schoolroom
• Eight rooms in the medieval castle
• Summer shop with produce from local producers and artisans

Permanent exhibitions

• Métiers de la pierre – The work of sandstone by masons, quarrymen and stonecutters of the Muse valley.
• Vie rurale et école d'autrefois – Objects and tools of rural life through the seasons, with a reconstructed schoolroom.

Founded

1991

Admission & discounts

Voluntary admission, a conscious choice and necessary for village residents. Payment in cash or by check.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

In summer, the museum offers a shop with products from local producers and artisans.

Events & venue rental

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