Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne

But what would the groundhog put its chocolate in if the people of the Maurienne weren't here? Join us as we unravel the great story of aluminum in the Maurienne. You have the right not to look only with your eyes. Observe, listen, manipulate!

Description

Espace Alu, the museum that gets the curious talking!

Aluminum and the Maurienne have a long history! And it's an enduring one: for over 100 years, men and women have risen to the challenge of producing aluminum in our valley.

Open your eyes wide and follow the thread to...
...immerse yourself in the history of the valley and its aluminum production plants
...marvel at the ingenuity of techniques from the 19th century to the present day
...marvel at collections of rare and unusual objects
...learn about the lives of the men and women who rise to the daily challenge of producing this fabulous metal

> In junior mode (7- 12 years): set off with a game booklet and find Tubalu, the museum mascot, to make your own discoveries.

Visits and events: contact the museum for details.

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Period of opening

From 15/09 to 13/12/2026 from Monday to Friday.
Closed exceptionally on November 1st and November 11th.

On demand.

Equipment & services

  • Shelter for bikes/mountain bikes
  • Lift
  • Covered picnic area
  • Toilets
  • Public WC
  • Air conditioning
  • Exhibition space
  • Car park
  • Parking nearby
  • Coach parking
  • Coach access
  • Shop
  • Set down on-site for groups
  • Tourist brochures
  • Tourist information
  • Guided tours

Prices

Free entry for children under 7.
Group rate available for 12 people or more.

Self-guided tour: 8€/adult - 4€/child (7-18 years) - 6€/person (reduced rate)
Audio-guide tour: self-guided tour price + €1 per audio-guide
Essentials" guided tour: 10€/adult - 6€/child (7-18 yrs) - 8€/person (reduced rate)
Offbeat tour: 10€/adult - 5€/child (7-18 yrs) - 8€/person (concessions)

More rates (family pass, exploration tour, expert tour): please contact the museum for details.

Languages ​​spoken

  • German German
  • English English
  • French French
  • Italian Italian

Adapted tourism

  • Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
  • Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
  • Site, building totally accessible
  • Possibility of drop-off in front of the site

Animals

Non accepted

Localisation

Let's go

Practical information

Place de l'église
73140 Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne
Mail Contacter le prestataire

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