Parking
Guided tours
From 29 / 06 to 01 / 09
Open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday from 15 p.m. to 19 p.m. Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 15 p.m. to 19 p.m.
Closed Monday and Tuesday.
Among the curiosities worthy of interest that La Pacaudière has, we must first mention the Petit Louvre. A building classified as a historic monument since 1932, its gigantic roof has attracted the gaze of travelers on the Grand Chemin Royal from Paris to Lyon, which has become Nationale 7 since the XNUMXth century.
This magnificent construction, in Renaissance and Gothic styles, must have been built in the early years of the 1th century. The Petit Louvre would have been a hunting lodge for the Constable of Bourbon or François XNUMXer but more likely its primary destination would be a post office (Information Les Amis du Petit Louvre).
Grand Logis Royal, it served as a place of reception for prestigious guests including François 1er in 1536, who came to take possession of Forez. Many other kings and famous people stopped there and it was at the Petit Louvre that Richelieu learned in September 1622 that he was raised to the Cardinalate.
Inside we discover a large number of graffiti, the oldest of which bears the date of 1534, painted walls, XNUMXth and XNUMXth century fireplaces.
Permanent exhibitions, to be visited on site:
- Sculptures by T. Thevenet
- The apothecary
Temporary exhibitions in July, August and September (see "Nouveauté 2024)
Further information :
On two floors, without elevator. Group of 10 to 50 people, by appointment. Vineyards and Discoveries Label
New 2024
Temporary exhibition Model Le Petit Louvre Thematic activities
Ranking & labels
- Guide The Backpacker
- Vineyards and Discoveries Label
- Recommended in bad weather
Visit
- Average duration of the individual visit: 90 min
- Average duration of the group visit: 60 min
- Groups of 10 to 40 people welcome.
Customers
- Groups welcome
Individual visit services
- Unguided individual tours permanently
Group visits services
- Unguided group visits on request
- Guided group tours on request
Opening
| The 29 01 September 2024 June | |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Open from 15 a.m. to 19 p.m. |
| Thursday | Open from 15 a.m. to 19 p.m. |
| Friday | Open from 15 a.m. to 19 p.m. |
| Saturday | Open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 15 p.m. to 19 p.m. |
| Sunday | Open from 15 a.m. to 19 p.m. |
Prices
| The 29 01 September 2024 June Full price | Starting from 3 € |
| The 29 01 September 2024 June Student fee For children under 16 and students. | Starting from 1 € |
| The 29 01 September 2024 June Adult group From 10 people. | Starting from 5 € |
Full price: € 3
Student: €1 (For under-16s and students.)
Group adults: 5 € (From 10 people.).
Group rate from 10 people.
Payment method
- Cheque
- Cash
Services
Equipments
- Toilets
- Parking nearby
Services
- Pet Friendly
- Guided tours
Activities on site
- Temporary exhibitions
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