Museum of stained glass

CROSSROADS OF STAINED GLASS

43100 - Lavaudieu
It is no coincidence if the Carrefour du Vitrail came to settle
in Lavaudieu, in the shade of an Abbey from the 11th century...
Once the Benedictine came here seeking the light, today, we invite the visitor to discover the color by opening a window on the world of stained glass...
Everything begins with the discovery of the workshop of the master glassmaker who will explain his daily work for historical monuments and answer the questions.
The following rooms will allow the visitor to approach the origin, the manufacture of glass and unlocking the secrets of a technical craft Millennium...
Upstairs, was the time until the 12th century.
Then through a rich collection of stained-glass windows including a reply to actual size of a rose window of the Abbey of Chaise Dieu, it traces the history of stained glass up to our days.
Finally, in a vast space gallery, thanks to great contemporary creators, the visitor can discover the stained glass present and project themselves into the future...

DATES AND TIMES OF VISITS
Open every day from May to October from 9 h 30 to 12 h and from 14 h to 18 h 30.
From November to April open daily and on weekends by appointment.
Groups all year round by appointment.