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Musee de l'Automate (Museum of Clockwork figures) Museum, Souillac

Museum with an impressive collection of automated toys & figures

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A unique collection of animated toys, statues and displays from the 19th century, that are still featured in society today in Christmas shop windows.

This collection evokes an atmosphere with light and sound that transports both children and adults into a dream-like world. The museum houses the largest museum of old automata and mechanical toys in Europe.

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Open all year round. In July and August, daily from 10:00 to 12:30 and 14:00 to 18:30. April, May, June, September and October daily from 10:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 18:00, closed on Mondays. January, February, March, November and December, daily from 14:30 to 17:30, closed on Mondays.

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