Musée Hurepel de Minerve
Small museum in Minerve: terracotta figurines and miniature sets tell the story of the Cathars and the crusade in Languedoc.
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About the museum
The Musée Hurepel in the village of Minerve recounts in miniature the epic of the Occitan Cathars. Original terracotta figurines and staged miniature sets depict the crusade waged in Languedoc by Simon de Montfort, who sought to impose the Catholic faith by force. The museum was founded on the initiative of Michel Gasc.
The Minerve town hall describes the site as “the little museum that resists”. There is also a specialist bookshop, postcards and souvenirs.
Highlights
- Original terracotta figurines
- Staged miniature sets
- Account of the crusade against the Cathars in Languedoc
- Specialist bookshop on Catharism
Permanent exhibition
- L’épopée cathare en figurines – Terracotta figurines and miniature sets recreating the crusade against the Occitan Cathars.
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
Specialist bookshop, postcards and souvenirs.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | Groups are welcome all year round by appointment. |
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