Musée du Palais des Evêques
Musée de France implanté à Saint-Lizier, le musée du Palais des Evêques conserve et présente des collections dans le département Ariège. L'histoire du musée se résume ainsi : Le musée conserve des objets de valeurs ayant appartenu aux évêques de Cousserans.
Parmi les points forts du musée : Buste-reliquaire de Saint-Lizier en argent doré début du XVIe siècle. La « Crosse dite de Saint Lizier » du XIIe siècle. Croix d'offrande en argent XVe et XVIIe siècles. Fragment de soie représentant des oiseaux affrontés, provenant d'Italie.
Trésor monétaire de 13.000 pièces. Maquettes et dispositifs interactifs. L'intérêt du musée réside dans : Le palais des évêques, construit au XVIIe siècle, domine la cité. Il fut tour à tour évêché, prison ou encore asile d’aliénés.
Les collections de l'établissement portent sur : Archéologie, Sciences de la nature. L'adresse exacte est : route de Montjoie, Saint-Lizier. (09190). Consultez le site du musée : www.saint-lizier.com/loisirs/. Par téléphone : 05 61 04 81 86.
History
Le musée conserve des objets de valeurs ayant appartenu aux évêques de Cousserans.
Collection highlights
Buste-reliquaire de Saint-Lizier en argent doré début du XVIe siècle. La « Crosse dite de Saint Lizier » du XIIe siècle. Croix d'offrande en argent XVe et XVIIe siècles. Fragment de soie représentant des oiseaux affrontés, provenant d'Italie. Trésor monétaire de 13.000 pièces.
Maquettes et dispositifs interactifs.
The building
Le palais des évêques, construit au XVIIe siècle, domine la cité. Il fut tour à tour évêché, prison ou encore asile d’aliénés.
Domains and collections
Collection themes
Archéologie nationale;Art religieux;Arts décoratifs : Textiles;Histoire : Histoire locale et régionale;Sciences de la nature
Museum presentation
musée du Palais des Evêques is a museum bearing the « Musée de France » label, located in Saint-Lizier, in the Ariège department, Occitanie region. This cultural institution preserves and showcases collections that contribute to the dissemination of the territory's artistic and historical heritage.
Open to the public, it welcomes visitors each year to its permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Collections and fields
musée du Palais des Evêques preserves collections spanning several fields: Archéologie, Sciences de la nature. This diversity allows visitors to explore different facets of the heritage, from ancient art to more recent creations, from everyday objects to exceptional pieces.
The collections inventory is regularly updated in accordance with the requirements of the « Musée de France » label.
Practical information
musée du Palais des Evêques is located at route de Montjoie, 09190 Saint-Lizier. Opening hours and admission fees may vary depending on the season. It is recommended to contact the museum directly or check its official website before your visit.
The institution may offer guided tours, educational workshops, and events for all audiences.
The museum and its territory
musée du Palais des Evêques is part of the cultural landscape of Saint-Lizier and, more broadly, of the Ariège department. The city is home to other cultural and heritage institutions that complement the museum's offerings.
A visit to Saint-Lizier allows you to combine discovering the museum with exploring the architectural and natural heritage of the area.
The 'Museum of France' label
The « Musée de France » label is governed by the law of January 4, 2002, on museums in France.
It is awarded to museums whose collections are of public interest and that commit to meeting obligations regarding conservation, restoration, inventory, and accessibility. musée du Palais des Evêques meets these requirements and thus ensures the preservation of its collections for future generations.
Data sources
The information presented on this page comes from the Muséofile database of the Ministry of Culture, published on data.culture.gouv.fr under the Open License v2.0 (Etalab). The artworks associated with this museum come from the Joconde database. This data is updated regularly.
See also
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
musée du Palais des Evêques is located in Saint-Lizier, in the Ariège department. Check the museum's record for the full address and contact details.
musée du Palais des Evêques's collections are listed in the Culture Ministry's Museofile database. Visit the museum's page to see the themed areas covered by its collections.
Yes, musée du Palais des Evêques bears the « Musée de France » label awarded by the Culture Ministry, which guarantees the quality and accessibility of its collections.
Part of musée du Palais des Evêques's works have been digitized and are accessible on our website via the Joconde database. The number of works available online may vary.
Opening hours vary according to the season and the day of the week. Contact the museum directly or visit its official website for current hours.
Prices depend on the institution. Many museums offer discounted rates and free admission for certain visitor categories.
Accessibility varies depending on the institution and the layout of the premises. Check with the museum before your visit to know about available accommodations.
Other labelled museums are located in Saint-Lizier or neighboring municipalities. Check the city or department page for the full museum offerings.
Many labelled museums offer guided tours, workshops, and activities. Contact the institution directly to find out about current programs.
The data comes from the Culture Ministry's Museofile database (data.culture.gouv.fr), distributed under the Open License v2.0.