The Scénomusée® la Toinette et Julien
Murat-le-Quaire
An extraordinary journey back in time !Lighting effects, music, animated objects and special effects plunge you into the daily life of two mountain dwellers : Toinette and Julien.Visits must be booked in advance on the website.
Toinette, the 19th-century grandmother we all wish we had.
Julien, a modern-day city-dweller in search of a new life in the Sancy.
They both tell you with emotion about their daily lives in the mountains.
La Maison de la Toinette and La Grange de Julien take you on an extraordinary(…)
Spoken languages
Opening hours
From 05/05 to 03/07/2026 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.
From 04/07 to 19/07/2026 daily between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.
From 20/07 to 23/08/2026 daily between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 7 pm.
From 24/08 to 30/08/2026 daily between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.
From 01/09 to 31/10/2026 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Prices and payment methods
- Adult : 6.50 to 10.90 €
- Child : 4.50 to 6.60 €
- Group children : 4 to 6 €.
- Free entry for children under 5, accompanying guides, the drivers.
- Child entry valid for 5 – 15 years.
- Group rate available for 15 people or more.
- Family rate : for 2 adults and 2 paying children, the 3rd child is free.
- Free for children under 5, accompanying guides (1 per group of adults and 1 per 15 paying children) and drivers.
- On presentation of the 2026 curist card : group admission instead of individual admission.
- Reduced rate for press card and Education Pass holders.
Payment methods :
- Bank/credit card
- Check
- Travellers Cheque
- Cash
- Online payment
- Connect Travellers Cheque
Comfort, facilities and services
- Activity
- Booking of general amenities
- Car park
- Children’s entertainment
- Coach access
- Coach parking
- Defibrillator
- Educational visits
- Exhibition space
- Guided group tours available permanently
- Guided group tours obligatory
- Guided individual tours available permanently
- Guided inividual tours obligatory
- Guided tours
- Motorhomes allowed
- Parking nearby
- Permanent entertainments organiser
- Pets welcome
- Public WC
- Shop
- Temporary exhibition
- Themed tour
- Toilets
- Tourist brochures
- Tourist information
Pets welcome
Dogs allowed : The Scénomusée de la Toinette has been awarded the Toutou Sancy label ! Your pet is welcome on a leash during your visit.
Your pet will receive a warm welcome :
– a Toutou bar to quench your thirst
– no extra charge
– cani bag to help out
– a nearby walking area to stretch your legs before or after your visit.
Location
Environnements
Mountain view, Village centre, Lake -5km away
Accès
In the courtyard of Murat-le-Quaire town hall.
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Updated on 3 July 2026 by Office de Tourisme du Massif du Sancy