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Origin and history

The Musée d'Arts et Traditions Populaires de Versilhac à Yssingeaux is a monument located in the town of Yssingeaux. This museum is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of local traditions and know-how, reflecting the daily life and cultural practices of the inhabitants of this region throughout the eras. The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, where Yssingeaux is located, is marked by a rich artisanal and agricultural history.

Museums of popular arts and traditions play a key role in the transmission of this intangible heritage, highlighting the objects, tools and customs that have shaped local identity.

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