Musée Fantastique de la Bête du Gévaudan
Saugues · Haute-Loire · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
The Fantastic Museum of the Beast of Gévaudan is located in Saugues, in Haute-Loire, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It is dedicated to the history and legend of the Beast of Gévaudan, a major historical and cultural phenomenon in the region. The museum offers an approach that blends historical facts and a fantastic dimension around this legendary animal that marked local collective memory. Its collections and presentations trace the various accounts and testimonies linked to this creature. The museum operates in two seasons, with distinct admission rates for adults and children.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 10:00–12:00, 14:30–18:30
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- 10:00–12:00, 14:30–18:30
- Tuesday
- 10:00–12:00, 14:30–18:30
- Wednesday
- 10:00–12:00, 14:30–18:30
- Thursday
- 10:00–12:00, 14:30–18:30
- Friday
- 10:00–12:00, 14:30–18:30
- Saturday
- 10:00–12:00, 14:30–18:30
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
Rue de la Tour
Phone number
+33 4 71 77 64 22Official website
musee-bete-gevaudan.comGoogle Maps
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