Val de Sioule
Val de Sioule
Jenzat is the world capital of the production of the hurdy-gurdies. The museum enables one to discover the works and the secrets of some famous makers of the place thanks to musical instruments, workshops and tools.
Free visit or guided tour. The number of instrument makers and the quality of their production have rendered Jenzat the world capital of the manufacture of hudy-gurdies. The museum, settled in the historical place of the instrument makers, enables one to discover the works and the secrets of some famous makers of the place - such as Pajot, Tixier, Pimpard, Decante and Nigout - through musical instruments, workshops and tools. An entire musical culture belongs to this factory dedicated to the celebration of the village ball. Museum settled in the ancient house Pajot Jeune: permanent exhibition (workshop of hudy-gurdies, temporary exhibitions, auditorium).
Adult: 5 €
Set price group adults: 50 €.
Free entry for children < 16 years.
From 01/05 to 05/06/2026 closed daily.
From 06/06 to 28/06/2026 weekends between 2.30 pm and 6.30 pm. Closed from Monday to Friday.
From 01/07 to 31/08/2026 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and weekends between 2.30 pm and 6.30 pm. Closed on Thursday and Friday.
From 05/09 to 27/09/2026 on Saturday at 6.30 pm. On Sunday between 2.30 pm and 6.30 pm. Closed from Monday to Friday.
From 28/09 to 31/10/2026 closed daily.
