This small museum gives insights into this giant of the Gallic music scene, with audio and video recordings of different performers and exhibits illustrating the instrument's history and construction, incorporating materials such as ivory and mother-of-pearl. In late August, an annual four-day music festival, Carrefour Mondial de l'Accordéon, features performances by accordion masters from around the globe.
Musée de l'Accordéon
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