Mineralogica - The mineral museum

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Mineralogica - The mineral museum

Adresse :

Château de Montiracle
3 impasse du Château
38460 Villemoirieu

Go there

At the Chateau de Montiracle, discover the world of minerals, with more than 2300 samples and 200 related objects. In season, there is an ice bar on the chateau terrace, accessible to all.

As part of the Chateau de Montiracle, a former Templar Commandery, discover the wonderful world of minerals. With more than 2300 selected and varied samples and over 200 related objects, displayed in a dozen showcases spread over 4 rooms, the museum is the leading site in this field in the Rhône-Alpes-Auvergne region and beyond. As a bonus, there is the history of the castle. Private parking at the bottom of the castle. Opening days, times and prices can be found on the website or by ringing +33 (0)6 81 40 28 01
In season, an ice bar on the large, 400m2 terrace in front of the chateau allows you to enjoy the exceptional site fully.

In practice

Equipments

  • Bar,
  • Picnic area,
  • Exhibition space,
  • Toilets

Services

  • Pets welcome,
  • Shop,
  • Tourist brochures

Theme

  • History,
  • Sciences and technology,
  • Natural sciences,
  • Geology

Time schedule

Choissez une période :

From 04/29/24 to 07/05/24
From 07/06/24 to 08/31/24
From 09/02/24 to 10/18/24
From 10/19/24 to 11/03/24
From 11/04/24 to 12/20/24
From 12/21/24 to 01/05/25

From 04/29/24 to 07/05/24

  • Monday :

    10h00 to 12h00
    - 14h00 to 18h00

  • Tuesday :

    10h00 to 12h00
    - 14h00 to 18h00

  • Wednesday :

    10h00 to 12h00
    - 14h00 to 18h00

  • Thursday :

    10h00 to 12h00
    - 14h00 to 18h00

  • Friday :

    10h00 to 12h00
    - 14h00 to 18h00

  • Saturday :

    10h00 to 12h00
    - 14h00 to 18h00

  • Sunday :

    10h00 to 12h00
    - 14h00 to 18h00

Prices

Payment method

  • Check,
  • Cash,
  • Travellers Cheque

From 29/04/24 to 05/01/25

Adult
7€
Child 6 ans et plus
5€
Large family 2 adultes + 1 enfant (6 à 18 ans) ou 1 adulte + 2 enfants (6 à 18 ans) : 16 euros 2 adultes + 2 enfants (6 ans et +) : 18 euros
16€

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Latitude : 45.721327

Longitude : 5.231659

Château de Montiracle
3 impasse du Château
38460 Villemoirieu
Go there

At the entrance of the medieval city of Crémieu. 40 km from Lyon.
Close to many tourist sites: Crémieu, the La Balme caves, the Hières-sur-Amby heritage centre, the Larina archaeological site, the abbey of Saint-Chef, the Ravier Centre in Morestel, the Pierre au Ciment Centre in Montalieu-Vercieu...

Chambéry Grenoble Bourg-d'Oisans Bourgoin-Jallieu Vienne Lyon Valence Gap

Information mise à jour le 16/10/2024
par Office du Tourisme Les Balcons du Dauphiné

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