Abbaye de Belleperche - Les graffiti -©E. Jaubert
Abbey Wednesdays - The Art of Graffiti
On Wednesday, July 15th at 2pm, Belleperche Abbey is offering a new family activity!
Accompanied by a guide, participants will explore the graffiti preserved on the walls of the monument. These marks, sometimes subtle, bear witness to the men and women who have passed through the abbey over the centuries. Who left them? When? And why?
After this exploration of the graffiti gallery, young and old alike can learn the art of writing during a practical workshop.
Practical information:
- Wednesday, July 15th at 2 PM
- Duration: 2 hours
- Ages 8 and up
- Free for children
- €5 for adults
Limited number of places.
Reservations required: 0563956275 or resa-belleperche@tarnetgaronne.fr
Abbaye de Belleperche - Faïences d'Ardus et de Nègrepelisse - ©J-M Garric
The earthenware of Ardus and Nègreplisse: a unique exhibition!
From May 2nd to September 30th, the Belleperche Abbey – Museum of Tableware Arts hosts a unique exhibition dedicated to the earthenware of Ardus and Nègrepelisse , two emblematic production centers of our territory.
In the 18th century, in Lamothe-Capdeville, François Duval, Baron d'Ardus, founded a pottery works that enjoyed lasting success, even obtaining the prestigious title of "royal manufactory" and continuing its activity for nearly 180 years. A few decades later, in Nègrepelisse, Jean Viguié in turn created an ambitious workshop, whose history would be shorter but just as revealing of the economic and artistic stakes of the time.
Although these products were widely distributed far beyond the region, they remain largely unknown to the general public. This exhibition is therefore a first: never before have these two factories been the subject of a dedicated presentation.
Housed in the former guesthouse of the abbey, it brings together nearly 350 objects, the vast majority of which have never been exhibited. Plates, dishes, decorative pieces… the collection reveals the scope, diversity and quality of these local productions, while offering a complete reinterpretation of their history.
Meetings with the curator
As part of the exhibition, three tours are offered to further explore the subject:
- Sunday, May 3rd at 3pm
- Friday, June 5th at 4pm
- Saturday, September 5th at 5pm
An opportunity to exchange ideas about these local earthenware pieces.
No reservation required - Accessible with museum entrance ticket.
Abbaye de Belleperche - Agenda
The schedule for the 2026 season is available!
The Belleperche Abbey – Museum of Table Arts is pleased to present its agenda for the 2026 season. Throughout the year, discover a varied program combining exhibitions, shows, guided tours and activities for all audiences.
The calendar is now available in several formats:
- In printed form, available free of charge at the abbey reception and at our partners' locations
- available for download on our website
- in digital version
We'll see you very soon!