Belleperche Abbey - Museum of Tableware Design
Description
Established in 1143 on the banks of the Garonne, Belleperche Abbey was rebuilt on huge supporting walls in the 13th century.Rebuilt in the 18th century, it now reveals its imposing majesty and serves as the setting for the Musée des Arts de la Table.
In the exceptional setting of the Abbey of Belleperche, discover the Museum of Tableware Design. The permanent exhibition "The table is set!" immerses you, from the late Middle Ages to the present, in the rich, surprising and colourful world of tableware design. Through more than a thousand earthenware, porcelain, glass, metal and earth objects, you will discover the evolution of utensils from the simplest to the most sophisticated, how we set them on a table, how we served, how our ancestors ate and why we use today cutlery and plate ...
Free game bookets: 3-5 years, 6-8 years, 9-12 years and diploma of the "small expert" to win.
Several themes of visit to choose from.
Spoken languages : French
Opening
From 01/03 to 30/04
Opening hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 2 pm and 5 pm.
From 02/05 to 30/09
Opening hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 10 am and 6 pm. On Sunday between 2 pm and 6 pm.
From 01/10 to 30/11
Opening hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 2 pm and 5 pm.
From 01/12 to 28/02, daily.
Prices & payment
Full price: 5 €.
Free entry for children < 18 years.
- Bank/credit card
- Check
- Cash
Equipement & services
- Car park
- Free car park
- Pets welcome
- Children's entertainment