Lake Paladru Archeological Museum
Welcome to MALP for a captivating time travel to the Neolithic and the year 1000. Through the exceptional remains discovered under the waters of the lake, meet the men who lived there so long ago.
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Thanks to its remains and many legends, Lake Paladru has always been able to feed the imagination of its visitors. It was only during the 19th century, with the discoveries of Ernest Chantre, and the 20th century, with the excavations of Hyppolite Müller, that the history of the first archaeological sites, which emerged from the waters of the lake, was revealed.
Over the years, the work of archaeologists escalated and became more specific. It was in 1972 that the archaeological sites of Lake Paladru received both national and international recognition. The lake soon became a site of experimentation for innovative excavation techniques, as well as a unique site in France, for the rarity of its findings.
The museum is a history of encounters, sharing, discoveries, secrets and ideas which intertwine in and around the lake. It is also a history of a village and its inhabitants, all of whom, in one way or another, have encountered the lake and its history.
Rates
Means of payment- Cash
- Bank/credit card
- Check
- Culture Pass
Full price: €5 (Combined ticket for both museums - MALP and Mainssieux Museum)
Concessionary price: €2 (children aged 10 to 18, minimum income recipients, students, people with disabilities, job seekers).
Free for children under 10.
Free admission for all on the first Sunday of the month.
Groups: please contact us.
On the shop first choose between visit, workshop, meeting or show to access the MALP's proposals.
Opening periods
From 31/01 to 31/03/2026 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 2 pm and 5 pm.
From 01/04 to 30/06/2026 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed exceptionally on May 1st.
From 01/07 to 31/08/2026 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 10 am and 6 pm.
From 01/09 to 31/10/2026 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 2 pm and 6 pm and between 10 am and 12.30 pm.
From 01/11 to 31/12/2026 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 2 pm and 5 pm.
Closed exceptionally on December 25th.
Equipments and characteristics
- Pets refused
- Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
- Meeting rooms quantity: 1
