Musée du pruneau
Farm and museum on the banks of the Lot: the history of the pruneau d’Agen, a film about life on the farm and a tasting of its products.
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About the museum
The Ferme du Gabach covers about 30 hectares on the banks of the Lot at Lafitte-sur-Lot and has existed since 1962, the year its first Ente plum trees were planted. The current operators took it over in 2017, together with its museum.
The museum tells the story of the plum, from its origins in the East to the pruneau d’Agen, and recalls more than a hundred years of plum cultivation. It also presents drying methods of the past and present. The visit consists of a historical section in the museum, a film about the farm and its work through the four seasons, and a tasting of the house’s products. Visitors can explore freely with an audio guide or join a guided tour.
The farm produces its own prunes, from planting to processing, and sells them in its shop. At the end of 2018 it diversified into strawberry greenhouses.
Highlights
- History of the pruneau d’Agen, from the East to Lot-et-Garonne
- Film on the farm’s work through the seasons
- Tasting of farm products
- Children’s trail for ages 6 to 11
- Guinguette (open-air café) on the banks of the Lot in July and August
Permanent exhibition
- Parcours du musée du pruneau – History of the plum and the pruneau d’Agen, a film about life on the farm through the seasons, and a tasting of its products.
- Operated by
- Ferme et Musée du Pruneau
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Children & teens | €3free up to age 5 · “Children’s trail” rate for ages 6 to 11; free for children under 6. |
| Groups (16+ people) | €4 per personGroup package for more than 15 people: self-guided visit with audio guide, film and tasting, duration 1 hour 30 minutes; up to 60 people can be received. |
| Pass’ Gourmand duo: pruneau and Musée du Foie Gras | €6.90Instead of €10. |
| Pass’ Gourmand duo: pruneau and Maison de la Noisette | €6.90Instead of €10. |
| Pass’ Gourmand trio: pruneau, Musée du Foie Gras and Maison de la Noisette | €9.90Instead of €15. |
Admission €5 from age 12. No family rate is listed.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
Children’s trail (ages 6 to 11): for the length of the visit, children become plum growers of the 19th century. The guinguette has a play area for children in July and August.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Granges-sur-Lot · 1.5 km
Tonneins and Aiguillon train stations. Bus 800 from Villeneuve to Granges-sur-Lot, then about 1.5 km on foot; on-demand Evalys network bus from Marmande or Tonneins to Granges-sur-Lot.
By car
Coach parking and motorhome area in a wooded park.
From Tonneins, the Pont de Roussanes bridge is closed to vehicles over 3.5 t or wider than 2.30 m; the route then goes via Lafitte-sur-Lot and Granges-sur-Lot. A landing stage allows arrival by boat (kayak, canoe, electric boat) from Castelmoron or Clairac.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Restaurant
- Museum shop
Farm shop. The Guinguette du Lot, on the riverbank of the Lot, is open every year from July 1 to August 31 (Monday to Thursday and Sunday 09:00–19:00, Friday and Saturday until 23:00); it offers burgers, house drinks and craft beers.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
The Guinguette du Lot can be hired for private events.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| Good to know | Self-guided visit with audio guide, or guided tour (from 15 people). The visit includes a historical section, a film and a tasting. |
