Belleperche Abbey - Table Arts Museum

Installed in 1143 on the bank of the Garonne, rebuilt on huge walls of support in the 13th century, it was one of the three richest Cistercian monasteries of the Midi. Rebuilt once again in the 18th century, it today offers you its imposing majesty and serves as a framework for the Museum of Table Arts.

Through the exhibition "La Table is bet!", Discover the erect tables and a rich collection of services, dishes, plates, glasses, cutlery, decorations, porcelain, earthenware, crystal, In money and other metals, and see how each era lived the conviviality of the table. Upstairs, in the immense gallery of the former hotel industry, lovers of tea and beautiful objects will marvel at the fabulous collection, unique in Europe, of Chinese Yiwing sandstone teapots from the 16th century to the present day.

Free game booklets: 3-5 years, 6-8 years, 9-12 years and diploma of "little expert" to win, several visiting themes of your choice, and digital quiz.
Services: shaded parking. Accessibility stroller on the ground floor. Free access water fountain.

Openings: from May 2 to September 30, Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Monday and Sunday morning.
In March, April, October and November from Tuesday to Friday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., on weekends by appointment for groups from 5 people.
In December, January and February: by reservation for groups

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