Museum of la Grande Chartreuse

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Address

670 Route du Désert
38380 Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse
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Caution! Route via St Laurent du Pont, via D520B, impassable for double-decker coaches due to tunnels; height limited to 3.80m. Via Chambéry (RD912) height limited to 3.50m. From Grenoble, via Col de Porte D512.

Phone

04 76 88 60 45

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Languages spoken

English, French

Themes

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

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Presentation

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 12/02 to 06/03/2025
Opening hours on Tuesday and Thursday between 2 pm and 5.30 pm. On Wednesday between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 5.30 pm.

From 12/03 to 26/03/2025, every Wednesday.

From 05/04 to 31/05/2025
on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 2 pm and 6 pm.

From 01/06 to 30/06/2025
on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 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 01/07 to 31/08/2025
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 11/11/2025
on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 2 pm and 6 pm.

Additional information

Good to know:

6 toilets on site, including 1 for people with reduced mobility. Parking for 3 coaches 50 meters away, site accessible from the parking lot for people with reduced mobility (please enquire beforehand).
Adult groups: 100 divided into sub-groups of 20 to 30 people.
Children's groups: min. 20 / max. 100 (in sub-groups of 20)
For hearing-impaired visitors, audioguides and written versions of audio explanations are available.
Wheelchairs available on loan.

Equipment(s):

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

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):

Children's entertainment
Temporary exhibition
Handicrafts workshops

Rates

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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