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Figures & ThemesMusée Champollion
Figeac · Lot · Occitanie
The Champollion Museum – Writings of the World is a House of Illustrious Figures located in Figeac, in Lot (Occitania). It is dedicated to the study of writing systems and explores different forms of writing across time and civilizations. The museum offers audioguided tours, guided visits and educational workshops adapted for all audiences. It regularly hosts temporary exhibitions, complementing its permanent collections. Its hours vary by season, with weekly and annual closures, and reduced rates for young people, students and job seekers.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 10:30–18:30
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- 10:30–18:30
- Tuesday
- 10:30–18:30
- Wednesday
- 10:30–18:30
- Thursday
- 10:30–18:30
- Friday
- 10:30–18:30
- Saturday
- 10:30–18:30
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
Pl. Champollion, 46100 Figeac, France
Phone number
05 65 50 31 08Official website
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Getting there
Nearest station
About 15 min walk from station Figeac.
City
70 min by car from Aurillac.
Nearest station
About 15 min walk from station Figeac.
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
70 min by car from Aurillac.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
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