Auvergne Rural School Museum

Messeix

A classroom like it used to be, which smells of chalk, real wood and old paper. At the Messeix rural school museum, people write in pen and purple ink … It’s time for black coats and galoshes …

To better immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the school era of the 1930s,you will pass through the locker room where young and old will put on the black or gray blouse and high or low galoshes. Then everyone enters an authentic class of the 30s. A commentary adapted to(…)

Spoken languages

Opening hours

From 01/04 to 30/09/2026 daily.
Closed exceptionally on May 1st.

Prices and payment methods

  • From 07/02 to 07/03/2026
  • Adult: 7 €
  • Child: 4.50 €
  • Group adults: 6 €
  • Group children: 4 €.
  • From 01/04 to 30/09/2026
  • Adult: 7 €
  • Child: 4.50 €
  • Group adults: 6 €
  • Group children: 4 €.
  • Free entry for children under 3, the drivers, teachers.
  • Group rate available for 10 people or more.

Payment methods:

  • Bank/credit card
  • Check
  • Travellers Cheque
  • Cash
  • Credit transfer

Comfort, facilities and services

  • Car park
  • Children’s entertainment
  • Coach access
  • Coach parking
  • Educational visits
  • Exhibition space
  • Guided group tours on request
  • Guided individual tours available permanently
  • Guided tours
  • Media library
  • Online shop
  • Permanent entertainments organiser
  • Pets welcome
  • Picnic area
  • Private parking
  • Public WC
  • Shop
  • Toilets
  • Tourist information
  • Wi-fi

Pets welcome

Dogs allowed

Location

Environnements

In the country

Updated on 14 January 2026 by Office de Tourisme des Combrailles