Museum of la Grande Chartreuse

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Address

670 Route du Désert
38380 Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse
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Attention ! Itinéraire par St Laurent du Pont, via la D520B, impraticable pour les autocars à deux étages en raison des tunnels ; hauteur limitée à 3,80m. Via Chambéry (RD912) hauteur limitée à 3,50m. Depuis Grenoble, passer par le Col de Porte D512.

Phone

06 48 39 67 36

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Languages spoken

English, French

Themes

  • Arts and culture
  • Sacred art
  • Local history
  • History

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In the heart of the chartreuse mountains, this unique site is just 2 km from the famous monastery founded by Saint Bruno in 1084.

cIn the heart of Chartreuse mountains, this unique site is just 2 km from the famous monastery founded by St bruno in 1084. It was an idea of the monks themselves, and allows you to better understand the mystery of the Cartusians Order, its 900 years history, the monks way of life and more. The present museum, located in the ancient annexe of Chartreux Monastery, provides visitors with a wealth of insight into the monks'human and spiritual adventure.

Type of cultural heritage:

Museum

Opening

From 01/07 to 31/08/2024
Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 2 pm and 6.30 pm. On Sunday between 2 pm and 6.30 pm.

From 01/09 to 03/11/2024
Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 2 pm and 6 pm.

Additional information

Good to know:

6 wc sur le site, dont 1 pour personne à mobilité réduite. Parking pour 3 autocars à 50 mètres, site accessible depuis le parking pour les personnes à mobilité réduite (se renseigner au préalable).
Groupes d'adultes de 100 réparti en sous groupe de 20 à 30 personnes
Groupes d'enfants : mini 20 / maxi 100 (en sous groupe de 20 personnes)
Pour les personnes atteintes de déficience auditive, boucle magnétique à disposition pour les audioguides et version écrite des explications audio.
Possibilité de prêt de fauteuil roulant.

Equipment(s):

Private parking
Meeting room
Coach parking
Covered picnic area
Car park
Defibrillator
Picnic area
Exhibition space
Lift
Toilets

Service(s):

Educational visits
Coach access
Themed tour
Shop
Set down on-site for groups
Tourist brochures
Booking of general amenities
Guided tours

Activity(ies):

Handicrafts workshops
Temporary exhibition
Children's entertainment

Rates

From 27/12/2023 to 05/01/2024
Full price: 10 €
Reduced price: 7 €
Child: 4.50 €
Large family: 22.50 €.

From 13/02 to 06/03/2024
Full price: 10 €
Reduced price: 7 €
Child: 4.50 €
Large family: 22.50 €.

From 23/03 to 03/11/2024
Full price: 10 €
Reduced price: 7 €
Child: 4.50 €
Large family: 22.50 €.

Free entry for children < 7 years, press, the drivers.
Group rate available for > 20 people.

Payment methods

Bank/credit card
Check
Travellers Cheque
Cash
Culture voucher
Pass’Région
Youth chequebook

Multimedia

Meeting room hire

Number of equipped meeting rooms: 1

Maximum accommodation capacity: 40

Space suitable for services such as:
Seminar/meeting

Accommodation:
Accommodation in the close vicinity

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