Our take
A fine arts museum in Riom: you don't expect one, and it's seriously well put together. 17th-century town houses, coherent collections, a visit of just the right length (1 hour 30).
Fine arts and goldsmiths' work in two 17th-century town houses, in the centre of Riom.
Fine arts and decorative arts museum of Riom, housed in two 17th-century town houses (the hôtel Desaix and the hôtel Dufraisse) at 14 rue de l'Hôtel de Ville. Collections of European painting from the 16th to the 20th century (Van Loo, Hyacinthe Rigaud, Vouet), sculpture, furniture, goldsmiths' work, Marseille faience. A notable contemporary section. Entry €5, reduced rate €3, free for under-18s and on the first weekend of the month. Open all year except Monday. The museum has existed since 1866, founded by the magistrate and historian Francisque Mandet.
Why we love it
- Two 17th-century town houses
- A museum founded in 1866
- Rigaud, Van Loo, Vouet: they are all here
- From Marseille faience to goldsmiths' work
Top tip
Combine it with the Musée Régional d'Auvergne right next door for the combined ticket. Guided tour on Sunday afternoon by reservation.
Before you go
- Guided tour on Sunday afternoon by reservation; remember the combined ticket with the Musée Régional d'Auvergne.
- Access for people with reduced mobility.
- Hours vary: check before you go
Practical info
- Address
- 14 Rue de l'Hôtel de ville, 63200 Riom, France
63200 Riom - MondayClosed
- Tuesday10h–12h, 14h–17h30
- Wednesday10h–12h, 14h–17h30
- Thursday10h–12h, 14h–17h30
- Friday10h–12h, 14h–17h30
- Saturday10h–12h, 14h–17h30
- Today10h–12h, 14h–17h30
Opening hours
What visitors say
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It's for you if
- You like fine arts without the queues of the big museums
- You want a visit of just the right length, about 1 hour 30
- You're strolling around Riom: the centre is a 5-minute walk away
Give it a miss if
- You're visiting on a Monday: it's closed
- You want a guided tour on the spur of the moment: on Sunday, you need to book
Your logbook
Around Musée Mandet
9 spots in and around Riom, enough to build your day.
Where to eat close by
€€Augustine Bistronomie 1890
4.8Riom · a 5-minute walk away
€€L'Envolée
4.6Riom · 1.1 km away
€€Bistrot La Potée
4.4Châtel-Guyon · 4.8 km away
Where to stay nearby
Hikes nearby
Waymarked routes within 15 km, GPX track included.
Mountain bikingThe Veygoux loop (mountain bike)
Start: Manoir de Veygoux, Charbonnières-les-Varennes
- 10.1 km
- +174 m
- 2 h
On footPuy de Jumes, Puy de la Coquille and Puy des Gouttes
Start: Parking de la D576 en direction de Beauregard
- 14.6 km
- +487 m
- 4 h
Hikes around Musée Mandet
Mountain bikingThe Veygoux loop (mountain bike)
Start: Manoir de Veygoux, Charbonnières-les-Varennes
- 10.1 km
- +174 m
- 2 h
On footPuy de Jumes, Puy de la Coquille and Puy des Gouttes
Start: Parking de la D576 en direction de Beauregard
- 14.6 km
- +487 m
- 4 h
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