Musée Murat

About the museum

The museum is housed in Joachim Murat's birthplace, a former family inn in Labastide-Murat. Born in 1767 in the village then called Labastide-Fortunière, Murat became a Marshal of the Empire, Napoleon's brother-in-law and King of Naples. The house was given to the Lot département by the descendants of the Murat counts, the branch of the marshal's brother.

A museum was created in the birthplace in 1959. It grew through gifts from the family and acquisitions by the Friends of the Musée Murat association. The first floor keeps the typical interior of an inn from the late 18th and 19th centuries, with its fireplace, stone sink and everyday objects.

Upstairs, the collections bring together historic objects belonging to the King of Naples, including elements of the uniform worn at Eylau, along with paintings, prints, documents and photographs of his career. The museum also displays a portrait of Antoinette Murat, Joachim Murat's niece.

Highlights

• Joachim Murat's birthplace, preserved in its original state
• Inn interior from the 18th and 19th centuries on the first floor
• Elements of the uniform worn at Eylau
• Paintings, prints and documents on Murat's career

Permanent exhibition

• L'auberge natale de Joachim Murat – Preserved inn interior and collections on Murat's life and career: uniform, paintings, prints, documents and photographs.

Founded

1959

Visitors per year

approx. 1,090

Admission & discounts

Ticket at €3 from the museum ticket office (summer 2025 ticket). Payment by cheque or cash, according to the tourist office.

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Gift shop and bookshop, according to the tourist office. Parking for coaches and cars.

Events & venue rental

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