Musée Raymond-Lafage
Musée de France devoted to graphic arts from the 17th century to today, with works by Daumier, Charlie Hebdo and Raymond Lafage, born in Lisle-sur-Tarn.
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About the museum
The museum is named after Raymond Lafage, a draughtsman and engraver born in Lisle-sur-Tarn in 1656. His talent was recognised during his lifetime: he joined the Académie royale in Paris and spent several years in Rome. He died at the age of 28 near Lyon. The museum holds an important collection of his drawings.
Since July 1, 2023, the museum has occupied new premises over three floors and carries the “Musée de France” label. It is dedicated to graphic arts in the broad sense, from the 17th century to the present day. On display are works by Honoré Daumier, an etching by Manet, drawings from Charlie Hebdo, prints by Gérard Trignac and works by Mikio Watanabé, a specialist in mezzotint.
A collection of so-called Grésigne glassware, made in the neighbouring forest between the 17th and 19th centuries, rounds off the visit. The museum is also linked to the international triennial of copperplate engraving in Lisle-sur-Tarn.
Highlights
- Drawings and prints by Raymond Lafage, 17th-century engraver
- Works by Honoré Daumier and an etching by Manet
- Drawings from Charlie Hebdo
- Prints by Gérard Trignac and Mikio Watanabé
- Grésigne glassware from the 17th to the 19th century
Permanent exhibitions
- Raymond Lafage (1656-1684) – Drawings and prints by Raymond Lafage, draughtsman and engraver born in Lisle-sur-Tarn in the 17th century.
- Arts graphiques du XVIIe siècle à nos jours – Route over three floors with Daumier, Manet, Charlie Hebdo, Gérard Trignac and Mikio Watanabé.
- La Grésigne et le verre – Forest glassware from Grésigne, made between the 17th and 19th centuries: domestic, commercial and medical glass, as well as a few luxury pieces.
- Visitors per year
- approx. 8,594
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €2Students, job seekers, RSA recipients (minimum income benefit), holders of a disability card, young people aged 13 to 18 and members of the association Les Amis de Raymond Lafage |
| Children & teens | €2free up to age 11 · Free for children under 12; reduced rate of €2 for ages 13 to 18 |
| Students & apprentices | €2On presentation of proof |
| Groups (10+ people) | €3 per personGroup rate of €3 per person for groups of 10 or more |
| Guided tour (per person) | €5By reservation or on request at the front desk, subject to the availability of a museum staff member |
Free admission: First Sunday of the month
Free admission with the ICOM card and with the Chéquier collégien. Discount on presentation of a same-day liO transport ticket (train or bus) as part of the “bons plans” of the Toscane occitane. Payment by debit or credit card, cheque, cash or holiday vouchers.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
A lift serves both floors of the museum and the Agora room.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Lisle-sur-Tarn – Pôle d’échanges multimodal · 5-min walk · 496 m
Train: Lisle-sur-Tarn station is about 671 m away, an 8-minute walk. liO bus, Albi–Saint-Sulpice line: stop Lisle-sur-Tarn – Pôle d’échanges multimodal is about 496 m away, a 5-minute walk.
By car
Parking available
Parking near the museum, according to the regional tourist guide.
Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
- Coat check
Museum shop with the museum’s catalogues. Left luggage is listed in the regional tourist guide.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours cost €5 per person, by reservation or on request at the front desk. Groups range from 10 to 300 people. |
