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Museum · Le Puy-en-Velay, Auvérnia-Ródano-Alpes
Musée Crozatier
Encyclopaedic museum founded in 1820, in the Jardin Henri-Vinay, with fine arts, archaeology, natural history, technical objects and a collection of Puy lace. It reopened after a lengthy renovation.
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About Musée Crozatier
The Musée Crozatier is Le Puy's museum, founded in 1820 and housed in a 19th-century building in the Jardin Henri-Vinay, to the south of the centre. It is an encyclopaedic museum in the spirit of cabinets of curiosities: it brings together painting and sculpture, archaeology, natural history, technical objects and decorative arts.
After eight years of works, the museum reopened with renewed galleries. Highlights include medieval art pieces linked to the cathedral, skeletons and animals from the natural history of the volcanic Velay region, and old machines and inventions.
One of the most visited parts is the bobbin-lace collection, the dentelle du Puy, a craft from the town mentioned since the 15th century, with historic pieces and explanations of the technique.
The Jardin Henri-Vinay around the museum is the town's central park, with ponds and trees, good for a rest before or after the visit.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 1.5 to 2 hours.
Best time
On a rainy day or during the hottest hours of summer. The museum is closed on some weekdays and part of winter: check opening times.
How to get there
It is located in the Jardin Henri-Vinay, in the south of the centre, about a 10-minute walk from the station and the place du Plot.
Tip
Set aside time for the Puy lace room before wandering the old town workshops: it makes the technique easier to recognise.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Musée Crozatier
What kind of museum is the Crozatier?
An encyclopedic museum, with fine arts, archaeology, natural history, technical objects and lace.
Does the museum have Le Puy lace?
Yes, a collection of bobbin lace, the city's traditional craft, with historic pieces and explanations of the technique.
Where is the museum?
In the Jardin Henri-Vinay, in the south of Le Puy's centre, about a 10-minute walk from the station.