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Art & CultureLe Prieuré
Mouthier-Haute-Pierre · Doubs · Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
The Priory of Mouthier-Haute-Pierre is an art museum housed in a historic building that was once one of the great Benedictine abbeys of Burgundy, founded in the 9th century and affiliated with the Cluniac order in 1120. The museum offers a tour of ten exhibition rooms dedicated to works by painters from Franche-Comté, highlighting regional artistic talent. Located in the village of Mouthier-Haute-Pierre, in the upper Loue valley in Burgundy-Franche-Comté, the site benefits from a historic and scenic setting marked by the surrounding cliffs and gorges. The establishment welcomes visitors within the majestic framework of the priory, a space conducive to discovering local heritage in both its artistic and architectural dimensions.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 10:30–18:00
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- 10:30–18:00
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 10:30–18:00
- Thursday
- 10:30–18:00
- Friday
- 10:30–18:00
- Saturday
- 10:30–18:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
8 Pl. du Prieuré
Phone number
+33 3 81 51 79 33Official website
leprieuremouthier.frGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
Gilley, 17 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
City
50 min by car from Besançon.
Nearest station
Gilley, 17 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
50 min by car from Besançon.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 3 September 2026
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