Pilory Museum of Niort, Cultural centre and museum in Niort, France.
The Pilory Museum occupies a building with four circular towers at its corners, reflecting traditional town hall architecture of medieval France.
Originally constructed in 1380 by Jean du Berry as Palace of Alienor, the current structure was rebuilt in 1535 on the remains of the former monument.
The museum presents temporary art exhibitions, workshops for students, and collaborates with local schools through educational programs called Parcours Pilori.
Visitors can explore the museum from Tuesday to Saturday between 14:00 and 19:00, with a cultural mediator available to provide detailed information.
The building served multiple functions throughout history, including a municipal prison, perpetual town hall, public library, criminal court, and commercial tribunal.
Location: Niort
Address: Pl. du Pilori, 79000 Niort, France 79000 Niort 79000 Niort
Opening Hours: Wtorek-Sobota 14:00-19:00
Phone: +33549285173
GPS coordinates: 46.32515,-0.46142
Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:30
The historical monuments and natural sites of Niort and its surroundings include a medieval keep, traditional marketplaces, and the Marais Poitevin. The city features 12th-century fortifications, Gothic churches, and museums housed in historical buildings. The Marais Poitevin offers 112,000 hectares of wetlands with canals and forests. The city center has several notable buildings such as the Pilori, a former town hall now converted into an art center, and Fort Foucault on the banks of the Sèvre Niortaise.
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