Visit and patrimony

Art of Campanology Museum

Located under the old grain market, the museum displays a collection of bells, carillons, cowbells, sleigh-bells, subrejougs… coming from all over the world. You will discover its monumental clock and a carillon from the Bastille.

Open daily except Tuesday :
- From 15 June to 14 September : open from 10 to 12 a.m. and from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m.
- From 15 September to 14 June : open from 10 to 12 a.m. and from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Fees : adults 4.50€, children 2€

Address : Place de l’Hôtel de Ville – 32600 L’Isle-Jourdain
+ 33 (0)5 62 07 30 01
musee.campanaire@mairie-islejourdain.fr / www.tourisme-gascognetoulousaine.fr

Claude Augé’s House

Originator of “Le Petit Larousse Illustraté”, Claude Augé was born in L’Isle-Jourdain. His former house has been transformed into an exhibition hall displaying all his published work, its stained glasses of Art Nouveau design, including the one called “La Semeuse”, the symbol of the Larousse editions.
Open Saturdays – Guided tour for groups by appointment.
Address : Place de l’Hôtel de Ville – 32600 L’Isle-Jourdain
+ 33 (0)5 62 07 30 01

The collegiate church of Saint-Martin

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Built as a collegiate church in 1318, destroyed during religious wars, a single tower remains, witnessing the splendor of original building. It was rebuilt in 1785, in a neoclassical style. Free entrance.

The chateau of Panat

It was built in the late 18th century. This large mansion houses various souvenirs from the Marquis’ journeys. It is now a private property.

The Tourné bridge

This 12th century bridge is made of bricks and has lost its original road surface. Its name “Tourné” refers to the fact that it is not perpendicular to the Save river bed.

The blacksmith workshop of Fontenilles

A group of passionate volunteers has revived the cutlery business, an ancestral know-how.
Open Saturday morning.
Address : Place de l’Eglise – 31470 Fontenilles
+ 33 (0)6 19 94 94 32
lmp.milesi@free.fr / www.loufoc.fr