Museum in Rhone Alps

The birthplace of Hector Berlioz reveals the outstanding personality of this great romantic composer. Audio guide, temporary exhibitions, auditorium, shop, garden. Open daily (except Tues) from 10am-12.30pm and from 1.30-6pm from Sept 1st to June 30th; from 10am-12.30pm and from 1.30-7pm from Jul...

Welcome to the magic of melting metal! Since 1796, more than 120,000 bells have left the workshops of the Paccard foundry, no. 1 in the world for church bells and chimes. Programme: guided tours of the museum and the foundry, choral and chime concerts, potential to see ca...

Travel back through 5 centuries from Renaissance to present day. Unravel the history of the watch over time from the “egg” of the Renaissance to the pocket fob of our grandfathers. Thanks to a unique series of models created by the School of Horlogy at Cluses you can watch their movement and dis...

Located in 'Plastics Valley', this museum portrays the long and emotional industrial history from the first combs made of boxwood to the highest designs in plastic. This journey of objects, machines and men show the comb as a utility, an ornament for the hair and as a plastic product. Exhibition...

From traditional guided tours to family quizzes let Savoie draw you in. Discover our heritage in art and the history of the High Valleys of Savoie® with 5 tours: Baroque routes®, Hard Rock of Savoie®, Lands of the Alps®, High Archipeligos® and Voyages around the Table ®. Custom made guided tours ...

Inside the ancient archbishopric of Tarentaise, the museum of popular traditions of Moûtiers comprises 6 rooms of exhibits: 25 themed areas and 700 items recall historical Savoie: farm work, cultivation of the vine, daily life, housing, costume, religious art, school, crafts, wood work, hay and c...

11km from Annecy, the Château de Montrottier houses a remarkable collection of furniture, porcelain, lace, weapons and rare objects from Africa and the Far East. Brought together by Léon Marès, one of the last great collectors of the 20th century. Also four bronze bas-reliefs, masterpieces by Pet...

More than 40,000 years ago, the massif of Chartreuse attracted strange prehistoric creatures, come to hibernate over more than 21,000 years: cave bears. In a reconstructed cave, you will meet Collombine and her ancestors, you will carry out experiments and handle bones to go back in time. A 3D f...

A fairytale visit for all ages at the heart of a beautiful world with more than 300 animated characters. Come and see the circus, the crocodile orchestra, the magic jungle, the mysterious cave, the Dauphinois village with moving nativity figures, the home of Father Christmas and his elves, the v...

Found in the middle of Charavines village, the museum presents more than 30yrs worth of finds from underwater searches of the Paladru lake. Two sunken villages have been exposed, the village called 'the Swimmers' (2750BC) and the fortified home of Colletière (1006-1040AD). 2 permanent exhibits. T...

Production of the Tome (cheese) of Bauges and Margériaz, direct sales of the cheeses and other hand made products... thanks to the interactive muséographie, come and learn about the how the farmers and cheese makers work. Cheese moulding everyday at 9.30am... with tastings. Three gites are availa...

Situated in the medieval town of Taulignan, the Silk Museum is founded on the genius of men who began industrialisation, particularly of the south eastern part of France. The amazing original machines on display trace the evolution of silk from the 17th century to the present day. The working mac...

In this ancient stately building see 1,500 objects, displayed over 12 rooms, representing the daily life of our ancestors. Guided visits from 01/07 to 31/08 from 2-6pm except Tues (closed 14/07, open 03-04/09). Out of season, group visits by appointment.

Traditions and Life museum : a moving journey through olden times through the childhood of Marie, in rural Bresse of the 1900's. Twenty scenes, some with sound. The Old Hospital - marvel at the historical 18th century hospital with its apothecary and 120 china pots from Meillonnas, its tea house ...

Former royal bailiwick. Cells dating from the 18th Century. Technical and industrial past of the town. Science and Technology through objects illustrating the creative genius of the Montgolfier family (air station) and Seguin (iron wire suspension bridges, tubular heating systems, the Gnome motor...

Village museum dominating the Combe de Savoie valley: discover the life, objects and trades of times past through 20 stone buildings. The Fireman 73 Museum presents the history of the fire soldiers from Napoleon to the Liberation. Open all year, 7/7. Tickets from 2-5pm and 10am-6pm July/Aug. Gro...