Fenaille Museum

The Fenaille museum, in Rodez

The Fenaille museum is the museum of archaeology and history of the Rouergue, located in a fine old mansion of Rodez. The Rodez audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this museum, famous for its prehistoric statue-menhirs.

The archaeological treasures of the Rouergue

Located in the Hôtel de Jouéry, a remarkable old building of Place Raynaldy, the Fenaille museum is devoted to the archaeology and the history of the Rouergue. It is above all famous for its exceptional collection of statue-menhirs, these astonishing prehistoric sculptures depicting human silhouettes, among the oldest in Europe. From prehistory to the Middle Ages, the museum retraces the rich past of the region, in the heart of the old centre of Rodez.

What to see

Here you discover the remarkable collection of prehistoric statue-menhirs, among the oldest in Europe, and the vestiges retracing the history of the Rouergue, in the fine Hôtel de Jouéry. The Fenaille museum is an archaeological treasure of Rodez. It is a major stop for lovers of history and archaeology.

Practical information

The Fenaille museum lies on Place Raynaldy, in the heart of the old centre of Rodez, reachable on foot. The visit follows its own hours and conditions, which vary with the season. It is best to check the arrangements before coming.

Why is the Fenaille museum famous?

For its exceptional collection of statue-menhirs, prehistoric sculptures depicting human silhouettes, among the oldest in Europe, in Rodez.

Where is the Fenaille museum?

On Place Raynaldy, in the heart of the old centre of Rodez, in the Aveyron.