Museum of la Grande Chartreuse

  • Museum
  • History
  • Arts and culture
  • Sacred art
  • Local history
  • Private museum
  • Museum of France
Elevation : 853m
670 Route du Désert, 38380 Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse
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.

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.

Booking

Booking

Services

Services

Car park

Rates

Rates

Rates 2025

Rates 2025
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.

Payment methods

Payment methods

Payment methods

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CashCash
Bank/credit cardBank/credit card
Travellers ChequeTravellers Cheque

Groups (Max capacity)

Groups (Max capacity)
  • 100 Maximum number of people

Openings

Openings

Wednesday
Tuesday
14:00 - 17:30

Wednesday
10:00 - 12:00
14:00 - 17:30

Thursday
14:00 - 17:30

Wednesday
Monday
14:00 - 18:00

Tuesday
14:00 - 18:00

Wednesday
14:00 - 18:00

Thursday
14:00 - 18:00

Friday
14:00 - 18:00

Saturday
14:00 - 18:00

Sunday
14:00 - 18:00

Monday
14:00 - 18:00

Tuesday
14:00 - 18:00

Wednesday
14:00 - 18:00

Thursday
Closed

Friday
14:00 - 18:00

Saturday
14:00 - 18:00

Sunday
14:00 - 18:00

Monday
14:00 - 18:00

Tuesday
14:00 - 18:00

Wednesday
14:00 - 18:00

Thursday
14:00 - 18:00

Friday
14:00 - 18:00

Saturday
14:00 - 18:00

Monday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:30

Tuesday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:30

Wednesday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:30

Thursday
Closed

Friday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:30

Saturday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:30

Sunday
14:00 - 18:30

Monday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:30

Tuesday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:30

Wednesday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:30

Thursday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:30

Friday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:30

Saturday
10:00 - 12:30
14:00 - 18:30

Sunday
14:00 - 18:30

Monday
14:00 - 18:00

Tuesday
14:00 - 18:00

Wednesday
14:00 - 18:00

Thursday
Closed

Friday
14:00 - 18:00

Saturday
14:00 - 18:00

Sunday
14:00 - 18:00

Location

Location

Museum of la Grande Chartreuse
Elevation : 853m
670 Route du Désert, 38380 Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • English
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Close to GR footpath
  • Mountain location
  • Village 2 km away

Access

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.
Updated on 29 April 2025 at 12:17
by Office de Tourisme Coeur de Chartreuse
(Offer identifier : 152731)
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