Museum of la Grande Chartreuse

  • Museum
  • Arts and culture
  • Sacred art
  • Local history
  • 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.

Reservations required for groups of 20 or more.
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...

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Rates

Rates 2025
Full price
10€

Reduced price
7€

Child
4.50€

Large family
22.50€

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Groups (Max capacity)
  • 100 Maximum number of people

Openings

Monday
14:00 - 18:00

Tuesday
14:00 - 18:00

Wednesday
14:00 - 18:00

Friday
14:00 - 18:00

Saturday
14:00 - 18:00

Sunday
14:00 - 18:00

Location

Museum of la Grande Chartreuse
Elevation : 853m
670 Route du Désert, 38380 Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse
Spoken languages
  • English
  • French
Environment
  • Mountain location
  • Village 2 km away
  • Close to GR footpath
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 19 March 2025 at 14:03
    by Office de Tourisme Coeur de Chartreuse
    (Offer identifier : 152731)