Maison Champanhet : musée des savoir-faire ardéchois

Tourist attractions

At the crossroads of tradition and know-how, this museum invites you on an astonishing cultural and heritage journey through the high Cévennes of the Ardèche.
Are you coming with children? Ask for the game booklet at reception.

In the heart of a beautiful 18th-century mansion, step back in time to meet a great Valsoise family and discover the history of the spa and mineral waters of Vals-les-Bains, as well as the skills of the inhabitants of the high Cévennes d'Ardèche, illustrated by numerous period documents. Over 300 m² on two levels, models, reconstructions, video films and collectors' items reveal a secret, authentic and living Ardèche. Visit: 1h - Guided tour: 1h30-2h by appointment. Schoolchildren welcome by appointment, educational workshops for different cycles.
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Spoken languages

  • Italian
  • German
  • English
  • French

Labels and rankings

  • Eco-museum

Sort

  • Museum

Themes

  • Craft/Artisanat
  • Folk arts and popular traditions
  • Local history
  • Sciences and technology
  • World of rural agricultural
  • Arts and culture
  • Local tradition
  • History
  • Famous people

Opening

From 02/01 to 06/01 between 10 am and 5 pm.

From 24/01 to 04/07 Last entrance from Monday to Saturday from 4 pm.
from Monday to Saturday between 2 pm and 5 pm and between 10 am and 1 pm.

From 05/07 to 31/08 on Sunday between 9 am and 12.30 pm. On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and bank holidays between 10 am and 6 pm.
Last entrance on Sunday from 11.30 am. On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and bank holidays from 5 pm.

From 01/09 to 31/12 from Monday to Saturday between 10 am and 5 pm.

Benefits

Services provided

  • Educational visits
  • Motorhomes allowed
  • Shop
  • Wi-fi
  • Tourist routes
  • Tourist brochures
  • Tourist information
  • Booking of general amenities
  • Guided tours

Equipment

  • Film room
  • Coach parking
  • Parking nearby
  • Car park
  • Lift
  • Toilets

Prices

Adult: 3.50 € Reduced price: 3 € Child: 3 € Group adults: 3 €. Free entry for children under 5. Group rate available for 12 people or more.

Means of payment

  • Check
  • Cash
  • Credit transfer

Capacity

  • Maximum group size: 60
  • Minimum group size : 12

Activities

  • Temporary exhibition

Access

Environment

  • Riverside
  • Town location
  • In centre of town
  • Village centre
  • Thermal resort
  • Waterside
  • Bus stop < 500 m
  • Close to a public transportation