The Musée de la Haute-Auvergne, housed in the former episcopal palace built in the 17th century at the foot of Saint-Pierre cathedral, boasts astonishing collections that bear witness to the history of this highland region.
Description
The Episcopal Palace showcases amazing collections which bear witness to
the history and the identity of the Auvergne. The vaulted rooms of the Palace
are the perfect setting for the archaeological collections. Discover the private
Chapel of the Bishop, the religious sculptures dating from the XII to the XIX
centuries, the Chapter Hall, the Cathedral’s Treasure and the former
apartments furnished in the popular art style typical of the “Haute
Auvergne”.
Profile
- Altitude : 887 m
Ranking
- History
- Arts and culture
Spoken languages
- English
- French
Visits
Languages documentation
- German
- English
- French
Individual visit
- Duration individual visit: 90 hours (average)
- Unguided individual tours available permanently
Group visite
- Duration of visit:00 hours (average)
- Guided group tours on request
Benefits
Equipments
- Parking nearby
Prices
- Adult du 01.01.2024 au 31.12.2025 : 5,00 €
- Student du 01.01.2024 au 31.12.2025 : 2,00 €
- Group adults du 01.01.2024 au 31.12.2025 : 3,00 €
Means of payment
- Check
- Bank/credit card
- Cash
- Travellers Cheque
Opening
From 01/07 to 31/08 between 10.30 am and 6.30 pm.
Closed on Monday.
From 01/09/2024 to 30/06/2025, every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 2 pm and 5.30 pm.