Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

The Cité du Cuir is open to the public for self-guided tours:

High season:from May 1 to October 31, Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Low season:from November 1 to April 30, Wednesday to Friday from 10 am to 5.30pm Saturdays and Sundays from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Cité du Cuir is located: 20 Chemin-Notre-Dame au Goth, 87200 Saint Junien.

We invite you to consult the useful information to prepare your visit on the practical information of our website.

Yes, the Cité du Cuir meets current accessibility standards.

Two parking spaces for people with reduced mobility are reserved to the site entrance.

An elevator and a lift allow people with reduced mobility to access the entire site, including outdoor walking areas.
Chairs are available throughout the museum. A wheelchair is available at the museum reception on request.

Yes, a lift and an elevator allow strollers to access the entire museum.

Yes, the Cité du Cuir museum tour is suitable for children.
Game booklets are available at the reception desk and distributed free of charge to young visitors to use them during their visit.
The audio guide provided to visitors has a dedicated track for children. Its content has been specially reworded to suit young children.

The Cité du Cuir is closed to the general public on Mondays during high season and on Mondays and Tuesdays during low season.

It is open on public holidays except January 1, May 1, November 11, and December 25.

Annual closure: January 1 to 31.

No, the audio guide is included in the admission price for the museum tour.

The prices for a ticket for a SELF-GUIDED TOUR are:

• 9€ for adults 18 and over.
• 6€ for high school students, college students, people with disabilities, recipients of minimum social benefits, job seekers, and anyone who has booked a creative activity and an admission ticket at the same time: (Proof of eligibility required).
• Free for children under 6.
• 20€ for a family pass. The family pass applies to a group of up to 5 people, including a maximum of two adults. For more than 5 people, the price will be increased by €3 per additional child.

Yes, you can buy tickets on the Cité du Cuir website. You can also buy tickets for guided tours and creative activities.

No, every exit from the museum is final.

Tickets can be purchased online in advance or on site at the Cité du Cuir reception desk.
However, it is recommended that you purchase tickets for guided tours and creative activities in advance as places are limited.

Yes admission tickets are transferables.. Only annual passes are not transferables.

On site, at the Cité du Cuir reception desk, you can pay by: credit card (except American Express), check, cash, european holiday vouchers.

Certain groups are eligible for a reduced rate upon presentation of proof of eligibility. This rate applies to children over 6 and under 18, high school students, college students, people with disabilities, recipients of minimum social benefits, job seekers, and anyone who has booked a creative activity and an admission ticket at the same time.

Yes, there is a special rate for a 10 person group or more. These rates are only available on reservation.. For information and reservations, please send an email to: reservation@citeducuir.fr

Yes, some people are entitled to free admission: Children under 6 years of age, guide for people with disabilities (limited to one guide per disabled person), and Tour leader.

Yes, you can change the date of time online via the account used to purchase the ticket, or at the Cité du Cuir reception desk.

Yes, the Cité du Cuir offers guided tours and creative workshops based on availability during opening hours.  It is possible to organize a guided tour and/or creative workshop for groups of 10 or more person, by reservation only.

Yes, the Cité du Cuir offers creative workshops to visitors of all ages. Some activities are suitable for children aged 3 and above. The criteria for participating in activities (minimum age of participants, whether children must be accompanied by an adult, etc.) are specified in the description of each workshop.

We recommend booking creative workshops and guided tours in advance as the number of participants is limited.

Changing tables are available in the women's and men's restrooms located at the entrance to the Cité du cuir and throughout the museum. There is no dedicated breastfeeding area in the building, but breastfeeding is permitted.

No, the Cité du cuir does not have a restaurant area. However, there is a rest area with snack, hot drink, and cold drink vending machines, which is accessible from the main reception area.

Yes, a large shop selling souvenirs and handcrafted items is accessible to everyone directly from the main entrance.

Yes, by reservation only, it is possible to access spaces suitable for groups for private events. For all requests, please contact the Cité du cuir team by email: reservation@citeducuir.fr or by phone at +33 (0)5 55 02 76 68

The Cité du cuir has a permanent exhibition.
It is divided into three main sections:
The first section traces the transformation of raw hides into leather through the tanning process.
The second section presents the work and history of glove-making in Saint-Junien and France.
Finally, the last section highlights leather-related expertise through five themed exhibition areas: contemporary creations, heritage and evolution, technical expertise and know-how, innovation and recycling.

To find out if there is a temporary exhibition currently on display, please visit the dedicated page here..

The Cité du cuir regularly offers demonstrations of cutting and sewing techniques used in glove-making. For the dates and times of these demonstrations, please visit the dedicated page  To find out the days and times of these demonstrations, please visit the dedicated page here..

The Cité du Cuir has lockers that visitors can use. They are large enough to hold backpacks or motorcycle helmets, but not large suitcases.

Pets are not allowed on the premises, even if they are on a leash or carried in your arms, with the exception of guide dogs and service dogs.

Yes, photographs without flash are permitted, unless otherwise stated, for non-commercial use only. Photographs taken for commercial or advertising purposes are subject to prior authorization and payment of fees. A written request must be submitted to the Cité du cuir.  The use of tripods, selfie sticks, or other professional equipment is subject to authorization.

Yes, you can have a picnic outside the Cité du Cuir. There is a shelter with picnic tables on the banks of the Vienne River.

No, smoking and vaping are prohibited within the Cité du cuir.

A public parking lot with 62 spaces is available near the Cité du cuir. This parking lot is recommended for visitors.

Individual visitors can come to Saint-Junien by bus, but there is no bus stop directly in front of the Cité du cuir.
For groups, there is a drop-off point for buses in front of the main entrance to the Cité du cuir. Once passengers have been dropped off, the bus must park in one of the designated parking lots. The closest one is at Place du Champ de Foire.