Museum of the Abbey
GAILLAC , Tarn – Cultural heritage
About
Deep in the cellars of the Abbey Saint-Michel, where Benedictine monks stored their wine barrels, you can now visit an exhibition of objects linked to archaeology, wine and vineyards, river navigation on the Tarn, and local customs and traditions.
The museum offers a tour that takes the visitor from the origins of Gaillac through its port and vineyards to the fields of sacred art and companionship.
The archaeological collections come from excavations on the site, including a beautiful Gallo-Roman mosaic from the 5th century.
After an evocation of the port, large galleries devoted to the vine and wine present all aspects of the history of this culture in the region.
The companionship is evoked from the wood and iron trades, and the companionship rituals.
A large room is devoted to sacred art, recalling the grandeur of Saint-Michel Abbey between the 13th and 19th centuries. One can admire a remarkable 13th century Virgin and Child in polychrome wood, and a set of liturgical vestments, including a superb complete set of red and white silk vestments from the Louis XIV period.
Find the programme of the museums and heritage of Gaillac on https://www.gaillac-culture.fr/
Labels : Label Vineyards and Discoveries – Physical disability
Spoken languages : English – French
Opening
- From lundi 4 novembre 2024 to lundi 16 décembre 2024
- From samedi 1 février 2025 to lundi 31 mars 2025
- From mardi 1 avril 2025 to dimanche 2 novembre 2025
- From vendredi 7 novembre 2025 to dimanche 21 décembre 2025
Prices
- From 2€
- From 4€
Payment
- Cheque
- Bank/credit card
- Cash
Services
Facilities
- Toilets
Activities
- Handicrafts workshops
- Activity
- Children’s entertainment
Go there by liO Train (regional trains)
A moins de 20 mn à pied de la gare de Gaillac !
Environ 14 min (1241 m).
La meilleure desserte pour la gare GAILLAC propose jusqu’à 23 A/R par jour entre 05:57:30 et 22:45:00.
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Get there by liO Car or city bus
A moins de 10 mn à pieds de l’arrêt GAILLAC – GARE ROUTIÈRE !
Cet arrêt est situé sur les lignes : 702 ALBI ST SULPICE (702)
704 GAILLAC CASTRES (704)
710 GAILLAC LAVAUR (710)
712 ALBI – LAGRAVE – GAILLAC (712)
721 ALBI – MONTAUBAN (721)
Environ 10 min (878 m).
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Groups
- Minimal number of persons 10
