In the heart of the chartreuse mountains, this unique site is just 2 km from the famous monastery founded by Saint Bruno in 1084.
In the heart of the Chartreuse Mountains, located in La Correrie—the former home of the Carthusian monks—the Grande Chartreuse Museum offers a glimpse into Carthusian life.
Explore the Carthusian monasteries of Europe and admire their unique architecture. You’ll also learn about the daily life of the Carthusians and their history, from Saint Bruno to the present day.
Our monastery gift shop welcomes you to discover products made by the Carthusians as well as those from other monastic communities.
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.
Museum of la Grande Chartreuse
670 Route du Désert
38380 SAINT-PIERRE-DE-CHARTREUSETarifa completa: 10 €
Precio reducido: 7 €
Niño: 4,50 €
Familia numerosa: 22,50 €.
Gratuito para los niños menores de 7 años, La prensa, los conductores.
Tarifa grupo a partir de 20 personas.
Reservations required for groups of 20 or more.
Del 16/09 al 11/11/2026 los lunes, martes, miércoles, viernes y fines de semana de 14 a 18. Cerrado los jueves.
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.
We recommend that you bring a jacket, regardless of the season.
The museum is fully accessible to visitors with limited mobility.
Service dogs are permitted. There is a drop-off area in front of the museum entrance for visitors with limited mobility.
We provide children with a visitor booklet to fill out so they can enjoy the visit with their families.