Romanche Museum
The Musée de la Romanche traces the industrial, energy and human history of the Romanche valley, an area shaped by water, hydroelectricity and the development of major industries.
The Musée de la Romanche, located in Livet-et-Gavet, was created in 2001. It traces the industrial, human and energy history of the Romanche valley, an area shaped by water, fed by five torrents, and which over time has become a major economic factor in Isère.
On the 1st floor, a space is dedicated to Charles-Albert Keller, an emblematic figure in local industrialization and a pioneer in the development of hydroelectricity in the valley. The Keller space features an immersive museography showcasing numerous models, some of which have recently been restored. These spectacular models were once presented by Keller at world and international exhibitions, illustrating the industrial innovation of the time.
The 2nd floor is dedicated to the other industries of the Val de Livet, which accompanied the start-up and expansion of industrialization in the valley: the Neyret paper mill in Rioupéroux, steel and synthetic iron production in Livet, aluminum production in Rioupéroux, and calcium carbide production in Gavet with the CUAEM group. This space also highlights the social and territorial impact of this industrial activity on the hamlets of Livet, Rioupéroux and Gavet, and on the daily lives of their inhabitants.
The Musée de la Romanche thus offers a fascinating discovery of a unique industrial heritage, in the heart of a valley where nature and industry are closely linked.
The museum is a member of the Route des Savoir-Faire de l'Oisans. It organizes guided tours of the museum (by appointment).
Practical information
Equipments
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Coach parking,
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Parking nearby,
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Car park,
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Book shop,
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Toilets
Services
Guided tours
Activities
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Children's entertainment,
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Activity
Theme
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History,
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Sciences and technology,
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Famous people,
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Industry,
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Natural sciences,
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Transport,
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Natural history,
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Human sciences
Time schedule
From 01/01/26 to 12/31/26
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Monday :
14h00 to 17h00
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Tuesday :
Closed
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Wednesday :
09h30 to 12h00
- 14h00 to 18h00 -
Thursday :
Closed
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Friday :
09h30 to 12h00
- 14h00 to 18h00 -
Saturday :
Closed
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Sunday :
Closed
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Jours fériés :
Closed
Prices
Payment method
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Check,
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Cash
From 01/01/26 to 31/12/26
- Adult
- 5€
- Group adults
- 3€
Free tour guide for groups of 8 or more.
Gratuit pour les moins de 10 ans
Go there
Latitude : 45.090762
Longitude : 5.902019
Height : 648
Rioupéroux
38220 Livet-et-Gavet
Go there
From Grenoble, D1091 towards Bourg-d'Oisans, via Vizille and Séchilienne.
Information updated on 03/06/2026
by Oisans Tourisme
