Val de Sioule

Maison du luthier/Musée

Jenzat is the world capital of the production of the hudy-gurdies. The museum enables one to discover the works and the secrets of some famous makers of the place thanks to musical instruments, workshops and tools.

Free visit or guided tour. The number of instrument makers and the quality of their production have rendered Jenzat the world capital of the manufacture of hudy-gurdies. The museum, settled in the historical place of the instrument makers, enables one to discover the works and the secrets of some famous makers of the place - such as Pajot, Tixier, Pimpard, Decante and Nigout - through musical instruments, workshops and tools. An entire musical culture belongs to this factory dedicated to the celebration of the village ball. Museum settled in the ancient house Pajot Jeune: permanent exhibition (workshop of hudy-gurdies, temporary exhibitions, auditorium).

Activities

  • Activity
  • Temporary exhibition

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
Services & equipments
  • Auditorium
  • Public WC
  • Car park
  • Film room
  • Parking nearby
  • Coach parking
  • Educational visits
  • Shop
  • Guided tours
Tariffs & payment

Adult: 5 €
Group adults: 4 €.

Free entry for children < 16 years.

Means of payment

  • Check
  • Cash
Opening period

From 01/06 to 30/06/2024
Opening hours on Saturday and Sunday between 2.30 pm and 6.30 pm.

From 01/07 to 31/08/2024
Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday between 2.30 pm and 6.30 pm.

From 01/09 to 30/09/2024
Opening hours on Saturday and Sunday between 2.30 pm and 6.30 pm.

Visit

Languages for visits

  • English
  • French

Individual

  • Unguided individual tours on request
  • Guided individual tours available permanently

Groups

  • Guided group tours available permanently