Musée Paul Charnoz
Museum of the industrial heritage of a former tile factory in Paray-le-Monial, with two large tile murals awarded prizes in 1889 and 1900.
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About the museum
The Musée Paul Charnoz tells the story of the tile manufactory founded in 1877 in Paray-le-Monial by Paul Charnoz. His tiles, designed using the incrustation technique, made it possible to create large works that were awarded gold medals at the Universal Exhibitions in Paris in 1889 and 1900, and made the factory known throughout the world. Production continued after Paul Charnoz until the end of 2005; the factory then became Cerabati and later Paray Céramiques.
The museum is housed in the former stoneware factory, in the concierge's lodge and in the workers' housing. It presents, in an educational way, the stages of factory life, which shaped the townscape from 1877 to 2005, with machines and documents. Two monumental tile works, decorated through their full thickness and measuring 21.4 m² and 122 m², are on display; they are listed as historic monuments.
The museum is run by an association founded on June 15, 1993 by former employees of the factory. Its mission is to safeguard and promote the artistic and industrial heritage of this manufactory. The memories of former employees complement the presentation of techniques and productions.
Highlights
- Two monumental tile murals, awarded gold medals at the 1889 and 1900 Universal Exhibitions
- History of the tile factory from 1877 to 2005
- Machines and documents from production
- Memories and testimonies of former employees
Permanent exhibition
- Fresques monumentales en carreaux – Two works measuring 21.4 m² and 122 m², made of tiles decorated through their full thickness and awarded prizes at the 1889 and 1900 Universal Exhibitions.
- Founded
- 1993
- Operated by
- Association du musée Paul Charnoz
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Groups (6+ people) | –Guided visits for groups of 6 adults or more, by reservation through the tourist office. |
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Outside July and August, guided visits only, by reservation at the Paray-le-Monial tourist office. |
