Museum of the Upper Auvergne (Musée de la Haute Auvergne)

The Museum of Upper Auvergne is located in the former 17-century Bishop's Palace. It is all about Cantal: a volcano, a cheese as well as a land rich with people, culture and heritage. In the Bishop's Chapel, statues of the Virgin Mary, misericords and other carved panels will reveal the importance of image in Cantal's churches. The charter hall hung with portraits of the bishops houses the treasures of the cathedral. You will also find out about the High Auvergne's traditional music - which made bonnets, jewellery and hats twirl. The museum has without doubt one of the finest collections of domestic furniture in France such as a dresser with a clock.