Pontarlier Museum
Located in Musée de Pontarlier, the museum preserves and showcases the history of Pontarlier and its surrounding region through collections dedicated to archaeology, art, local traditions and industrial heritage.
A key destination for understanding the history of absinthe in France, the museum houses one of the country's most important absinthe collections. Posters, advertising materials, stills, glasses, absinthe spoons and historical documents tell the story of absinthe’s rise, prohibition and lasting influence on the identity of the Haut-Doubs region.
Throughout the year, the museum also hosts temporary exhibitions exploring local history, regional heritage and the world of absinthe.
Style: History, heritage and absinthe culture.
Opening Hours
Regular season
Daily: 14:00–18:00
Closed on Tuesdays
School holiday periods
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 10:00–12:00 / 14:00–18:00
Saturday and Sunday: 14:00–18:00
Closed on Tuesdays
Annual Closures
January 1st and 2nd
May 1st
November 1st
December 25th
Highlights
Permanent collections on the history of Pontarlier
Major absinthe heritage collection
Temporary exhibitions
Historical posters, artefacts and archives
Discover Pontarlier’s role in the history of the Green Fairy
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