Musée de l'automate
Souillac · Lot · Occitanie
The Automaton Museum is located in Souillac, in Lot, in the Occitanie region. Established in a rural area, it brings together collections dedicated to automatons, these historical mechanisms that embody a French tradition of excellence in mechanical art. The museum explores the evolution of automatons from Antiquity to contemporary developments in robotization and industrial automation. Through a pedagogical approach combining historical presentations and digital media, it establishes a link between the mechanical masterpieces of the past and current technological innovations. The museum welcomes visitors from May to September, with varying hours depending on the season.
Practical information
Address
Esplanade Alain Chastagnol, 46200 Souillac, France
Phone number
05 65 37 07 07Official website
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Getting there
Nearest station
About 20 min walk from station Souillac (or 5 min by car).
City
35 min by car from Brive-la-Gaillarde.
Nearest station
About 20 min walk from station Souillac (or 5 min by car).
Parking
On-site parking (visitors only).
Reference city
35 min by car from Brive-la-Gaillarde.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
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Galleries nearby: Atelier d'Art de Rignac (5.9 km), La Gare - Espace Robert Doisneau (9.5 km), Rodrigues Art Gallery (12.7 km).
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