Community
Twinning Association
In the 1990’s, Tulle’s main industry of armament manufacture went into decline. At one time, Tulle was famous for lace making but after the French Revolution, this went into decline. Today the tradition is kept alive by a voluntary organisation. Tulle claims to be the capital of the accordian and is famous for their manufacture.
The cathedral, which before 1317 was an abbey, is situated at the east end of the town. There are 2 markets, one at each end of the town and which both take place on Wednesday and Saturday mornings.
There are 4 museums. The Cloister museum next to the cathedral shows monastic finds, lace “Le Poinot de Tulle”, archeological finds and Maugin accordions. Nearby is the Museum of Resistance and Deportation. There is an accordion museum in the Maugin Accordion factory. At the west end of the town there is an armaments museum in the former armaments factory.
Between La Rue Jean Jaures and La Rue de la Darrière is the Passage Bury. It has a red British telephone box and red Telephone kiosk, both donated by Bury.