Farm and Pruneau Museum
About This Museum
You might not expect a museum dedicated to a single dried fruit to be so utterly captivating, but the Farm and Pruneau Museum in France's Lot-et-Garonne region is a delightful surprise. It’s less a sterile gallery and more a journey into the heart of French rural life, centered around the humble prune. Stepping inside feels like walking onto a working farm from a bygone era, where the story of the prized Pruneau d'Agen is told with genuine passion. This is a place that celebrates the entire process, from blossom to the final, sweet, chewy product.
Collection Highlights
The collection shines with beautifully preserved tools, from wooden harvesting ladders to rustic drying kilns that look ready for another season. Don't miss the vintage packaging and advertisements that trace how this regional specialty was marketed to the world.
Visitor Information
Tucked away in Le Gabach near Lafitte-sur-Lot, it's a perfect detour for anyone driving through southwestern France—just follow your curiosity (and likely the scent of stewing fruit) to find it.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a traditional Quercy-style stone farmhouse with terracotta tiles, its weathered charm and rustic outbuildings blend seamlessly into the rolling agricultural landscape.
Contact & Location
Address: Lafitte-sur-Lot, Marmande, Lot-et-Garonne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France métropolitaine, 47320, France
Phone: +33 5 53 84 00 69
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