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Food & CraftsMusée départemental de la tapisserie
Aubusson · Creuse · Nouvelle-Aquitaine
The International Tapestry Centre is a departmental museum located in Aubusson, in Creuse, dedicated to the art of low-warp weaving practiced in this region for nearly six centuries. The museum offers an immersive journey celebrating the history of this textile tradition, highlighting ancient, modern and contemporary works, as well as the excellence of the craftsmanship associated with their creation. A public institution with a unique model, the Centre combines a cultural and artistic mission with a role in training and promoting the local economic sector. It is committed to transmitting the tapestry-making expertise of Aubusson, recognized by UNESCO, and promotes contemporary tapestry creation. Labeled as such, it constitutes a resource and mediation centre rooted in its territory.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 10:00–18:00
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- Monday
- 10:00–18:00
- Tuesday
- 14:00–18:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00–18:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–18:00
- Friday
- 10:00–18:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–18:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
Rue des Arts, 23200 Aubusson, France
Phone number
05 55 66 33 06Official website
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Getting there
Nearest station
Busseau-sur-Creuse, 22 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
City
60 min by car from Montluçon.
Nearest station
Busseau-sur-Creuse, 22 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
60 min by car from Montluçon.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
Nearby
Galleries nearby: Galerie Dor Tapisserie (389 m).
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