Hôtel d'Ornacieux
The Hôtel d'Ornacieux, built after 1630, retains its two-tone, rusticated limestone portal topped by an open, arched pediment with stone scrolls...
...A beautiful staircase over loggias adorned with stone balusters occupies one side of the courtyard.
Jacques Vaucanson, the famous engineer and creator of the first automata, lived here with his family after the death of his father in 1717.
Listed as a historic monument in 1983.
Practical information
Theme
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Historic patrimony,
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House
Time schedule
From 01/01/26 to 12/31/26
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Monday :
Open
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Tuesday :
Open
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Wednesday :
Open
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Thursday :
Open
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Friday :
Open
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Saturday :
Open
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Sunday :
Open
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Jours fériés :
Closed
Prices
Free access.
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Information updated on 09/06/2026
by Office de Tourisme Grenoble Alpes
