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
- German
- English
- French
- Dutch
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 01/07 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.
From 02/04 to 30/06/2024
Opening hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed on Monday.
Closed exceptionally on May 1st.
Benefits
Services provided
- Shop
- Tourist brochures
- Tourist information
- Online shop
Equipment
- Toilets
- Parking
Booking
Prices
From 01/09 to 02/11/2023. From 02/04 to 30/06/2024 Full price: 6.50 € Reduced price: 5.50 € Child (6-17 years): 4 €. From 01/07 to 31/08/2024. Free entry for children < 6 years.
Means of payment
- Bank/credit card
- Check
- Travellers Cheque
- Cash
Capacity
- Maximum group size: 60
Activities
- Activity
- Children's entertainment
- Product tasting
- Permanent exhibition
Access
Environment
- In the country
- Riverside
- In centre of town
- Town location
- Close to a public transportation
- River 5 km away
- Close to GR footpath
