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 beautiful located in a former convent in medieval town of Joyeuse. The museum shop offers you a wide range of local chestnut delicacys, postcards, books....
Spoken languages
- Dutch
- German
- English
- French
Labels and rankings
- 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 01/04 to 30/06
Opening hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed on Monday.
Closed exceptionally on Whit Monday and May 1st.
From 01/07 to 31/08
Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 10 am and 6 pm. On Saturday and Sunday between 2 pm and 6 pm.
From 01/09 to 02/11 between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed on Monday.
Closed exceptionally on November 1st.
Benefits
Services provided
- Shop
- Tourist brochures
- Tourist information
- Online shop
Equipment
- Parking nearby
- Toilets
Booking
Prices
Full price: 6.50 € Reduced price: 5.50 € Child (6-17 years): 4 €. Free entry for children < 6 years.
Means of payment
- Check
- Bank/credit card
- Cash
- Travellers Cheque
Capacity
- Maximum group size: 60
Activities
- Permanent exhibition
- Activity
- Children's entertainment
- Product tasting
Access
Environment
- River 5 km away
- Close to GR footpath
- In the country
- Riverside
- In centre of town
- Town location
- Close to a public transportation
