La Chartreuse d'Aillon Heritage Centre
Come and explore a remarkable building and discover the identity of the Bauges mountains! Learn all about this area classified a Regional Nature Park and labelled a UNESCO Global Geopark, through testimonials, videos and scale models.
The Maison du Patrimoine du Parc, inside the restored ruins of a 12th-century monastery, will reveal the fascinating history of the Bauges and the identity of the mountains today. Either with an audio guide adapted for famililes or accompanied by a Savoie Mont Blanc Heritage Guide, you can learn about the history of the ancient monastery of the Bauges Mountains, local history and the symbolic activities of the local area.
Exploration of an untouched land and its heritage sites.
The tour with an audio guide will take you on a journey from ancient times to today, to understand the symbolic economic activities, rural life, architecture and the history of the land.
Learn about the history of the monastery
A part of the tour, including a section outdoors will also take you on a discovery of the ruins of the former religious estate, today devoted to local heritage. You'll learn about life at the monastery between the 12th and 18th centuries, what it was like there and its contribution to the local economy.
Family tour "The Quest for the Chartreux Treasure"
This treasure hunt is a historic journey across the area, suitable for children from the age of 6, accompanied by an adult. The tour includes some surprising encounters, games and quizzes to help you find the treasure!
Fun and interactive tour using a digital tablet.
- Health pass required.
- Booking is recommended.
Exploration of an untouched land and its heritage sites.
The tour with an audio guide will take you on a journey from ancient times to today, to understand the symbolic economic activities, rural life, architecture and the history of the land.
Learn about the history of the monastery
A part of the tour, including a section outdoors will also take you on a discovery of the ruins of the former religious estate, today devoted to local heritage. You'll learn about life at the monastery between the 12th and 18th centuries, what it was like there and its contribution to the local economy.
Family tour "The Quest for the Chartreux Treasure"
This treasure hunt is a historic journey across the area, suitable for children from the age of 6, accompanied by an adult. The tour includes some surprising encounters, games and quizzes to help you find the treasure!
Fun and interactive tour using a digital tablet.
- Health pass required.
- Booking is recommended.
From 01/02 to 31/05/2023.
Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Closed exceptionally on Feast of the Ascension, May 1st and May 8th.
From 01/06 to 30/06/2023
on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed on Tuesday.
From 01/07 to 31/08/2023
on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 1 pm and between 2 pm and 6.30 pm.
Closed on Tuesday.
From 01/09 to 30/09/2023
on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed on Tuesday.
From 30/09 to 30/10/2023.
Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Closed exceptionally on Feast of the Ascension, May 1st and May 8th.
From 01/06 to 30/06/2023
on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed on Tuesday.
From 01/07 to 31/08/2023
on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 1 pm and between 2 pm and 6.30 pm.
Closed on Tuesday.
From 01/09 to 30/09/2023
on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed on Tuesday.
From 30/09 to 30/10/2023.
Closed Saturday and Sunday.
General
- Services :
- 10 people min per group
- 6 yrs old min
- 35 people max per group
- Tour language(s) :
- Audio-guide language(s) :
- English
- French

Directions to :
Lieu dit Le Couvent
Aillons-Margériaz 1000
73340
Aillon-le-Jeune
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 45.61481
Longitude : 6.111317
Fares | Min | Max | |
---|---|---|---|
01/01/2023 - 31/12/2023 | |||
Tarif réduit | 2.50€ | ![]() | |
Adult | 3.50€ | ![]() | |
Child (7-17 years) | 2.00€ |
- Payment methods :
- Carte M'ra
- Credit transfer
Contact
La Chartreuse d'Aillon Heritage Centre
Lieu dit Le Couvent
Aillons-Margériaz 1000
73340
Aillon-le-Jeune
Phone : +33 4 79 54 97 77
- Spoken language(s) :