In the heart of the village of Najac, push open the doors of the Maison du Gouverneur. Discover the richness and diversity of the territory's heritage and treat yourself to a breathtaking view of the fortress and the surrounding nature.
The Architecture and Heritage Interpretation Center
Completely renovated between 2017 and 2019, the Governor's House now houses the Architecture and Heritage Interpretation Center. This cultural establishment aims to raise awareness among different audiences about the heritage of the Country of art and history of the Bastides du Rouergue.
Admire the stone and half-timbered architecture of the medieval building which has stood the test of time and continues to impose itself through its volumes.
Governor's House
Governor's House
Architecture and Heritage Interpretation Center of the Bastides of Rouergue in Najac
Visit the Governor's House
Opening hours from April 01 to April 30, 2025
Tuesday
Open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 13 p.m. to 17 p.m.
Wednesday
Open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 13 p.m. to 17 p.m.
Thursday
Open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 13 p.m. to 17 p.m.
Friday
Open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 13 p.m. to 17 p.m.
Saturday
Open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 13 p.m. to 17 p.m.
Sunday
Open from 13 a.m. to 17 p.m.
Closed on Mondays.
Closed on Thursday April 03 morning.
Closed on Tuesday April 8, Thursday April 10 and Friday April 11: school groups are visiting during these 3 days
Opening hours from May 02 to May 31, 2025
Tuesday
Open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 13 p.m. to 17 p.m.
Wednesday
Open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 13 p.m. to 17 p.m.
Thursday
Open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 13 p.m. to 17 p.m.
Friday
Open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 13 p.m. to 17 p.m.
Saturday
Open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 13 p.m. to 17 p.m.
Sunday
Open from 13 a.m. to 17 p.m.
Closed on May 1st
Exceptional opening on Saturday May 17 from 20 p.m. to 23 p.m. for the Night of Museums
Opening hours from June 01 to June 30, 2025
Tuesday
Open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 13 p.m. to 17 p.m.
Wednesday
Open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 13 p.m. to 17 p.m.
Thursday
Open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 13 p.m. to 17 p.m.
Friday
Open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 13 p.m. to 17 p.m.
Saturday
Open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 13 p.m. to 17 p.m.
Sunday
Open from 13 a.m. to 17 p.m.
Closed on Thursday June 26 afternoon: school group visiting
Opening hours from July 01 to August 31, 2025
Monday
Open from 10 a.m. to 13 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
Tuesday
Open from 10 a.m. to 13 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
Wednesday
Open from 10 a.m. to 13 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 19 p.m.
Thursday
Open from 10 a.m. to 13 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
Friday
Open from 10 a.m. to 13 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
Thursday July 24: Giant Cluedo event from 14 p.m. to 17 p.m., in the morning the Governor's House is closed to visitors.
Opening hours from September 01 to September 30, 2025
Tuesday
Open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 13 p.m. to 17 p.m.
Wednesday
Open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 13 p.m. to 17 p.m.
Thursday
Open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 13 p.m. to 17 p.m.
Friday
Open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 13 p.m. to 17 p.m.
Saturday
Open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 13 p.m. to 17 p.m.
Sunday
Open from 13 a.m. to 17 p.m.
Opening hours from October 25 to November 03, 2025
Tuesday
Open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 13 p.m. to 17 p.m.
Wednesday
Open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 13 p.m. to 17 p.m.
Thursday
Open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 13 p.m. to 17 p.m.
Friday
Open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 13 p.m. to 17 p.m.
Saturday
Open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 13 p.m. to 17 p.m.
Sunday
Open from 13 a.m. to 17 p.m.
Pricing
Min.
Max.
Individual adult – Reduced rate 12 – 18 years old, student, job seeker, person with a disability and their companion
3,50 €
-Not disclosed
Individual adult – Full price
5 €
-Not disclosed
Good deal: Multisite Advantage
You will be able to benefit from a reduction offer to visit the Governor's House if you have an entrance ticket to one of these four visiting sites:
The permanent exhibition endeavors to explain and highlight landscape entities, history and human occupation, the medieval town planning of castle towns, rescued and Bastides, and architecture of the Country of art and history of the Bastides of Rouergue.
In this old merchant building XNUMXth, XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries, let yourself be told the history of the territory thanks to a playful scenographic route. Short films, sound documents evoking the history of the Governor's House, stories, interactive terminal, models and various old objects animate the course. You can even embark on a game of giant goose!
Governor's House
Governor's House
Governor's House
After surveying the ground map of the territory, let yourself be transported to the four rooms to discover the identity of the Land of art and history of the Bastides du Rouergue.
Booklets-games available free of charge at the reception allow young visitors between the ages of 8 and 12 to explore the exhibition in a different way.
Follow the guide
Accompanied by a guide, discover the secrets of this beautiful XNUMXth, XNUMXth and XNUMXth century building.
Throughout the year, the Maison du Gouverneur offers temporary exhibitions, international conferences and animations outside the walls on all the communes of the Country of art and history of the Bastides of Rouergue. You can also participate in exploratory visits, met, site visits et workshops..
The Interpretation Center is also an ideal playground and teaching ground for schoolchildren.