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Petiet Museum

In a 19th century atmosphere, the museum is located in the artist’s studio of the Petiet family. A great diversity of works are on display, exploring the main currents of modern painting: orientalism, academism, impressionism or pointillism.

Piano museum

The St Jacques church houses the only public museum in France devoted to the piano and its making. The chronological exhibition recounts the history of the great French piano makers like Pleyel or Erard. The museum boasts some 100 pianos, some of them unique in the world. The site also hosts quality concerts.

Printing museum

Based in the old court house, the museum displays a permanent exhibition of printing equipment and material.

Automatons museum

In an old factory from the 1930s, the museum is home to more than 100 automatons in a baroque and flamboyant setting.

St Hilaire abbey

Its origins are uncertain. The first mention dates from 825. Until the start of the 13th century, the monastery was under the protection of the Counts of Carcassonne. But during the Cathar period, monks were accused of heresy and lost their independence and most of their good. Today, houses were built inside the premises and the cloister became a square. The church houses the sarcophagus of St Sernin, first bishop of Toulouse.