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.
Open from May 24th to October 4th.
May and June: Sundays and public holidays from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
July and August: Wednesday to Sunday from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
September/October: Wednesday to Sunday from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.
Admission: 5 euros.
Reduced price: 2.50 euros for those under 18 and groups (minimum 10 people).
Free for children under 12.
Activities on site Temporary exhibitions
Spoken languages French - English - Spanish
