Museum of la Grande Chartreuse
From 7 years
In the heart of the chartreuse mountains, this unique site is just 2 km from the famous monastery founded by Saint Bruno in 1084.
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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.
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.
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Museum of la Grande Chartreuse
670 Route du Désert
38380 SAINT-PIERRE-DE-CHARTREUSE
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- Languages: En Fr
Rates
Means of payment- Cash
- Bank/credit card
- Travellers Cheque
- Pass’Région
- Contactless payment
- Culture voucher
- Youth chequebook
Full price: 10 €
Reduced price: 7 €
Child: 4.50 €
Large family: 22.50 €.
Free entry for children under 7, press, the drivers.
Group rate available for 20 people or more.
Reservations required for groups of 20 or more.
Opening periods
From 05/01 to 10/02/2026 on Wednesday between 2 pm and 5.30 pm. Closed on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends.
From 11/02 to 14/02/2026 on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 2 pm and 5.30 pm. Closed .
From 18/02 to 21/02/2026 on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 2 pm and 5.30 pm. Closed .
From 25/02 to 27/02/2026 on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 2 pm and 5.30 pm. Closed .
From 04/03 to 06/03/2026 on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 2 pm and 5.30 pm. Closed .
From 11/03 to 25/03/2026 on Wednesday between 2 pm and 5.30 pm. Closed on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends.
From 28/03 to 14/06/2026 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and weekends between 2 pm and 6 pm. Closed on Thursday.
From 15/06 to 15/09/2026 from Monday to 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 16/09 to 11/11/2026 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and weekends between 2 pm and 6 pm. Closed on Thursday.
Equipments and characteristics
- Pets refused
- Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
- Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
Access
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.
- Latitude: 45.350000
- longitude: 5.791500
Environnement
- Mountain location
- Close to GR footpath
- Village 2 km away
Good deal
Nous vous invitons à prévoir une veste, quelle que soit la saison.
Le musée est entièrement accessible aux personnes à mobilité réduite.
Les chiens d’assistance sont autorisés. Dépose minute devant l’entrée du musée pour les personnes à mobilité réduite.
Nous proposons aux enfants un livret de visite à remplir afin de profiter de la visite en famille.
