In the north-east of Lot-et-Garonne in the Lède valley and in the commune of Lacapelle-Biron, the medieval hamlet of Saint-Avit is home to the birthplace of Bernard Palissy, a ceramist, scientist and writer of the Renaissance. The museum that bears his name offers a permanent exhibition devoted to the life and work of this humanist whom the 19th century had named "The French Leonardo da Vinci". To pay tribute to this avant-garde, the museum presents each year, from mid-May to the end of September, exhibitions of renowned contemporary ceramists on a theme that changes each year: "White" in 2025. On the second weekend of August, forty potters take part each year in a large Pottery Fair in the medieval hamlet.
Months of May and June: Sundays and public holidays from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Months of July and August: Wednesday to Sunday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Month of September: Wednesday to Sunday from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Entrance: 5 euros.
Reduced price: 2.50 euros for under 18s and groups (10 people minimum)
Free for under 12.
Activities on site Temporary exhibitions
Spoken languages French - English - Spanish
