The best museums Languedoc Roussillon

A rallying point for the ecomuseum of Mount Lozere, the house of Mount Lozere is also the starting point. In this large modern building, a permanent exhibition tells the country's history, that of men and landscapes, through testimonies and antiques. Museum space serves as an introduction to educational paths, accompanied by the summer demand and the discovery trails.

The Abbey of Saint-Génis-des-Fontaines is an ancient Benedictine monastery founded in 778-780. Like many religious buildings, it suffered many damages after the Revolution. The cloister is a rare example of transitional architecture between the Romanesque and the Gothic. This cloister is also worth a visit for the polychromy of its marble. As for the robust church, it is worth a visit for its lintel, the oldest stone dated Romanesque sculpture (1020).

Le Cri du Castor is an address unlike any other. A museum, workshop and boutique dedicated to the history of blue and the practice of indigo, the premises include a discovery area in the garden and an area for workshops. Upon reservation, visitors can try their hand at a number of artisanal techniques: vegetable dyeing, Japanese shibori, weaving, painting, etc. for a day or half-day (in summer only). The boutique also sells clothing, accessories and household linen, in indigo shades of course!

Discover in the heart of the Beaux-Arts district of Montpellier an important collection of creators from the naive art movement, singular art and others, visionaries, surrealists from all walks of life, from the "historical" period of the early 20th century to today's international outsider art. This museum showcases major works by self-taught, inventive, inspired genius, primitive, obsessive creators, each with a very personal universe, including the icons and fundamentals of naive art: Aloïse Corbaz, Martin Ramirez, Johann Hauser, Adolf Wölfli, Madge Gill, Augustin Lesage, Oswald Tschirtner, August Walla, Carlo Zinelli, Gaston Chaissac... The work of the zinc worker-artist Fernand Michel is also available to visitors (home and workshop) as part of the museum's tour. This space is part of one of the most beautiful museums in France in its "naive art" section and actively contributes to the international cultural and tourist recognition of Montpellier and its great region.

The Car and Train Museum was inaugurated in the summer of 2019. The establishment is built around the Petit train de Palavas, a famous means of locomotion that brought the Montpellier bourgeoisie from the city to the sea until the end of the 1960s. The museum allows you to contemplate one of the authentic locomotives of the time and to discover the history of the coast. Just a few metres from the train, visitors will be able to admire an impressive collection of scale models. Nearly 5,000 vehicles of great renown are presented in 45 showcases. A year-round attraction.

The Musée de la Filature des Calquières, also known as Monde de Filaine, is an industrial museum located in Langogne, in the department of Lozère. It houses unique machines dating back to 1850 that were used to work wool. Considered the oldest woolen mill in France, it offers visitors a fascinating insight into the history of the textile industry. The museum offers guided tours, as well as self-guided tours with a tour guide to accompany visitors through the structure, complete with sound effects, light shows and videos.