La Lauze Museum

Museum

© Emmanuelle Bebi - Office de Tourisme des Balcons du Dauphiné

Auberge de Larina
4 place de Larina
Chatelans
38460 Annoisin-Chatelans

Nestling in the heart of the charming village of Annoisin-Chatelans, this small museum invites you to discover the local history of lauze roofing. The museum highlights the skills that have shaped the landscapes and homes of the Isle-Crémieu plateau.

Located inside the Auberge de Larina, the museum immerses visitors in the history and techniques involved in laying lauze, the golden-coloured stone emblematic of the Isle-Crémieu region.

The first room presents the geological aspect of this stone, the extraction work in the quarries and the tools used. Evidence of the time when the quarries were in full operation is also on display.

The second part of the museum focuses on lauze roofing techniques, illustrated by examples of local architecture. The Crémieu covered market, with its imposing framework capable of supporting the weight of these stones, is a fine example of this know-how.

After your visit, we recommend a stroll through the village of Annoisin-Chatelans to discover the typical architecture of this part of the Balcons du Dauphiné.

Good to know

The museum is housed in the village restaurant, where you can enjoy fine local cuisine.

In practice

Equipments

Coach parking,
Car park,
Public WC,
Defibrillator

Services

Pets welcome

Theme

Sciences and technology,
Arts and culture,
Occupations,
Local history

Sustainable tourism

We are committed every day to ensuring that our activity has a minimal impact on the environment and to favouring the local know-how that surrounds us !