Maison du luthier/Musée

Jenzat is the world capital of the production of the hudy-gurdies. The museum enables one to discover the works and the secrets of some famous makers of the place thanks to musical instruments, workshops and tools.

Free visit or guided tour. The number of instrument makers and the quality of their production have rendered Jenzat the world capital of the manufacture of hudy-gurdies. The museum, settled in the historical place of the instrument makers, enables one to discover the works and the secrets of some famous makers of the place - such as Pajot, Tixier, Pimpard, Decante and Nigout - through musical instruments, workshops and tools. An entire musical culture belongs to this factory dedicated to the celebration of the village ball. Museum settled in the ancient house Pajot Jeune: permanent exhibition (workshop of hudy-gurdies, temporary exhibitions, auditorium).