The Maison de la Minéralogie is a small private museum, created by a mineralogy enthusiast, dedicated to the variety and diversity of minerals in the Massif Central.
The collection includes around a thousand samples, most of which were discovered by the founder. If you're curious about what lies beneath your feet and want to learn more about the Earth's riches, this is the place for you.
Moyen de paiements : Check, Cash
* Free price
* Guided tours: €8 adults, €6 students, free for children under 8 (minimum duration 1h30) by appointment.
* Field outings: Half-day: introduction to micro-mineralogy or guided prospecting: Adults 20€, under 18s 15€. Registration required on Wednesdays or Thursdays. (Minimum 3 people, maximum 10).
For groups, call the Maison de la Minéralogie for registration and organization, full day possible.
*Geology outing: Local geology, field reading: €12 adults, €8 students (not recommended for under-10s), duration 2h minimum. By appointment only.
For groups, call for registration and organization, full day possible.
Periode d‘ouverture : Autumn, Summer, Spring
From 01/05 to 30/09 between 1 pm and 7 pm.
Closed Saturday and Sunday.
