Guided tours of the cellular prison, treasure hunts and free workshops at the Museum of Morals and Customs – Espalion (12)
“ The penitentiary opens its doors to you
From October 19 to October 20, 2024 – From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Suitable for a young audience
Practical information:
Saturday October 19 (10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m.-6 p.m.)
> Model workshops (mediation: InVivo)
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – 7-12 years old
2:30 p.m.-5 p.m. – 12-16 years old
> Guided tours of the cellular prison (around 45 minutes)
2 p.m. & 4 p.m.
> Conference “the cellular prison of Espalion: an innovative model in the 19th century”
5-6 p.m.
Sunday October 20 (2 p.m.-6 p.m.)
> Guided tours of the cellular prison (around 45 minutes)
3 p.m. & 5 p.m.
> Treasure hunts “a prison like no other” (approximately 1 hour)
2 p.m. & 4 p.m.
Reservations recommended for workshops / 05.65.44.19.91
→ Model and escape-game workshops
A cell to dissect: 2h30 to understand the architecture of the old Espalion prison
An escape game as an introduction to architecture? Have you dreamed of it? We did it!
After taking up the challenge, your children and teenagers will create a model of a cell from the old prison.
Accompanied by an architect specializing in workshops for young audiences, they will discover the materials and assembly techniques used at the time. From the walls to the furniture, they will create a scale model as real as life, to take home.
→ Conference
The Espalion cellular prison: an innovative model in the 19th century
The Museum of Morals and Customs invites you to a round table around the French prison model of the 19th century: the former Espalion prison is a striking reflection of it.
You will be able to discover the history of the building and its different occupations with Mickael Jean-Baptiste Boyer, responsible for training in History at the National School of Prison Administration, Monique Dugué-Boyer who is writing a thesis on Etienne Boissonnade (the architect of the prison d'Espalion) and Patrick Mercier who will share with you memories and anecdotes of his youth in this building.
Prices
Free for all
Place
Museum of morals and customs – Place Pierre Frontin 12500 Espalion
