Museum of la Grande Chartreuse

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Museum of la Grande Chartreuse

Adress:

670 Route du Désert
38380 Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse

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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.

Practical information

Equipments

  • Private parking,

  • Coach parking,

  • Meeting room,

  • Covered picnic area,

  • Car park,

  • Defibrillator,

  • Picnic area,

  • Exhibition space,

  • Lift,

  • Toilets

Services

  • Educational visits,

  • Coach access,

  • Themed tour,

  • Shop,

  • Set down on-site for groups,

  • Tourist brochures,

  • Booking of general amenities,

  • Guided tours,

  • Repair kit

Activities

  • Handicrafts workshops,

  • Temporary exhibition,

  • Children's entertainment

Theme

  • History,

  • Arts and culture,

  • Sacred art,

  • Local history

Time schedule

Choose dates:

From 03/04/26 to 03/06/26
From 03/11/26 to 03/25/26
From 03/28/26 to 04/02/26
From 04/04/26 to 06/14/26
From 06/15/26 to 09/15/26
From 09/16/26 to 11/11/26

From 03/04/26 to 03/06/26

  • Monday :

    Closed

  • Tuesday :

    Closed

  • Wednesday :

    Closed

  • Thursday :

    Closed

  • Friday :

    Closed

  • Saturday :

    Closed

  • Sunday :

    Closed

  • Jours fériés :

    Closed

Prices

Payment method

  • Youth chequebook,

  • Bank/credit card,

  • Cash,

  • Culture voucher,

  • Travellers Cheque,

  • Contactless payment,

  • Pass’Région Jeunes

From 02/01/26 to 11/11/26

Full price
10€
Reduced price
7€
Child
4.5€
Large family 2 adultes et jusqu'à 3 enfants
22.5€

Pour les groupes de plus de 20 personnes, le musée est ouvert toute l'année sur réservation (resa@musee-grande-chartreuse.fr).
Réservation - Reservations required for groups of 20 or more.
Gratuit pour les moins de 7 ans

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Latitude : 45.35

Longitude : 5.7915

Height : 853

670 Route du Désert
38380 Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse
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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.

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

Information updated on 25/08/2026
by Office de Tourisme Coeur de Chartreuse

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