Castanea tells in great detail the story of how for centuries, entire generations daily lives revolved around chestnut trees, both for work and for food.
Find out more about this emblematic "bread tree". Castanea is located in a beautiful former convent in the medieval town of Joyeuse. The museum shop offers you a wide range of local delicacies, postcards, books....
Spoken languages
- Dutch
- German
- English
- French
Labels and rankings
- "Accueil Vélo" : Cyclists Welcome label
- Municipal museum
Sort
- Museum
Themes
- Sciences and technology
- Local tradition
- Arts and culture
- World of rural agricultural
- Environment
- Craft/Artisanat
- Folk arts and popular traditions
- Local history
Opening
From 31/03 to 30/06 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed exceptionally on Easter Monday, Whit Monday and May 1st.
From 01/07 to 31/08 from Monday to Friday between 10 am and 6 pm. Weekends between 2 pm and 6 pm.
From 01/09 to 31/10 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Benefits
Services provided
- Shop
- Tourist brochures
- Tourist information
- Online shop
Equipment
- Parking nearby
- Toilets
Booking
Prices
Full price: 7.50 € Reduced price: 6.50 € Child (6-17 years): 5 €. Free entry for children under 6.
Means of payment
- Check
- Cash
- Bank/credit card
- Travellers Cheque
Capacity
- Maximum group size: 60
Activities
- Product tasting
- Permanent exhibition
- Activity
- Children's entertainment
Access
Environment
- Town location
- Riverside
- Close to GR footpath
- In the country
- River 5 km away
- In centre of town
- Close to a public transportation