







The Desert, a strange name for a museum! You will know the meaning by visiting this unique place in the Cevennes. More than 3000 rare objects, weapons, maps, paintings and books are exposed, witnesses of the resistance of the Protestants during the War of the Camisards.
Located in the heart of a Cévennes hamlet, in the house where the Camisard leader Pierre Laporte, known as Rolland, was born, the Musée du Désert aims to bring to life the Huguenot past and the history of the Camisards.
With its numerous documents and authentic objects, it is the largest and richest museum of Protestant history. It celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2011.
By visiting the Desert Museum, you explore the period of the "Desert" (1685-1787) from the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes to the Edict of Toleration. You will learn about the daily life of the Huguenots living in hiding and relive their long march towards freedom of conscience until the revolution.
You will also understand the evolution of Protestantism, from its birth with the Reformation in 1517, until today.
The Musée du Désert is also the starting point of the international path "In the footsteps of the Huguenots", a cultural route of the Council of Europe since 2013.
Labelled Maison des Illustres by the Ministry of Culture
800 m2 of exhibition space
20 exhibition rooms
With its numerous documents and authentic objects, it is the largest and richest museum of Protestant history. It celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2011.
By visiting the Desert Museum, you explore the period of the "Desert" (1685-1787) from the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes to the Edict of Toleration. You will learn about the daily life of the Huguenots living in hiding and relive their long march towards freedom of conscience until the revolution.
You will also understand the evolution of Protestantism, from its birth with the Reformation in 1517, until today.
The Musée du Désert is also the starting point of the international path "In the footsteps of the Huguenots", a cultural route of the Council of Europe since 2013.
Labelled Maison des Illustres by the Ministry of Culture
800 m2 of exhibition space
20 exhibition rooms
Services
Services
Car park
Air conditioning
- Accessibility
- Not accessible in a wheelchair
- Activities
- Permanent exhibition
- Temporary exhibition
- Children's entertainment
- Equipment
- Free car park
- Coach parking
- Meeting room
- Covered picnic area
- Car park
- Sustainable development
- Camper van reception area
- Waste management
- Picnic area
- Air conditioning
- Shelter for bikes/mountain bikes
- Services
- Educational visits
- Coach access
- Motorhomes allowed
- Themed tour
- Shop
- Permanent entertainments organiser
- Equipment loan
- Booking of general amenities
- Guided tours
- Ticketing in number
Services offered
Quality standards
Quality standards







Rates
Rates
From 1 March 2025 to 30 November 2025
From 1 March 2025 to 30 November 2025
Adult
From 5€ to 7€
Reduced price
5€
Teenager
From 4€ to 5€
Childfree for children under 10 years old
From 4€ to 5€
Large family
18€
Group adultsgroup from 20 people
5€
Group children
4€
Payment methods
Payment methods
Payment methods






Openings
Openings
Monday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Thursday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Friday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Saturday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Sunday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
* On demand
Monday
09:30 - 18:30
Tuesday
09:30 - 18:30
Wednesday
09:30 - 18:30
Thursday
09:30 - 18:30
Friday
09:30 - 18:30
Saturday
09:30 - 18:30
Sunday
09:30 - 18:30
* On demand
Monday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Thursday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Friday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Saturday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
Sunday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:00
* On demand
Location
Location
Contact Desert Museum
- www.museedudesert.com
Spoken languages
Spoken languages