THE WOAD MUSEUM

*** NEWS SPRING 2026 - TEMPORARY CLOSURE: The Museum gets a makeover! ***

In order to continue to provide you with a more immersive and exciting experience, work will need to be carried out on this site dedicated to pastels. The Museum will be closed to the public from 16/04/2026 to 18/05/2026.

From 19/05/2026, some changes may be made during the works. The dyeing workshops, Little Gardener and tours (free or guided) will continue to be offered, but the treasure hunt and museum investigation will no longer be possible during this period. Thank you for your understanding.

INFORMATION FOR GROUPS AND VISITS: The Museum team will be available throughout this period to assist you with your requests for group visits and activities, and will welcome you back as soon as it reopens.

The Terre de Pastel Boutique and Spa remain open.

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Run by Jean-Jacques Germain, in association with Sandrine Banessy, Terre de Pastel is the major resource centre for pastel. 1500 m² dedicated to pastel: a place of exception and innovation. Terre de Pastel reveals all the secrets of pastel, the legendary plant behind the fortunes of the Pays de Cocagne.

This site is dedicated to the history of woad growing in Occitania. The dyeing process, its life cycle, its history in the Pays de Cocagne and its cosmetic properties are all explained. Workshops and tours are available to give you a complete and immersive experience.

The museum offers a unique experience, with dyeing demonstrations and workshops on offer from time to time.

Round off your visit with a visit to the adjoining boutique-workshop or a moment of relaxation at the spa, where you can enjoy the natural light and discover the innovative Bleu par Nature cosmetics.