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Bugey-Valromey Museum

Bugey-Valromey Museum
Bugey-Valromey Museum
Bugey-Valromey Museum
Bugey-Valromey Museum
Bugey-Valromey Museum

Description

Discover the different faces of Bugey and gain an insight into the drive and way of life of the locals, such as their handicrafts, agriculture and customs, the region’s most notable figures, its wildlife and landscapes, not forgetting their incredible collection of turned wood artwork.
Located in a carefully preserved Renaissance-style house, at the foot of Grand Colombier Mountain, the Bugey-Valromey Museum will transport you through centuries of Bugey life, from the 19th century to today.

The kitchen and scullery with a slopstone sink, the bedroom, cellar and outhouse and the dovecotes provide the stage for reconstructions and displays of the museum’s collections. The area’s history, significant people, daily life, geography and wildlife, means of transportation and landscapes are just some of the main themes presented in the exhibitions.

Wood has always been, and continues to be, one of the area’s most important resources. An underlying theme of the visit, wood is featured in several of the museum’s collections, such as in the workshops which showcase the tools and material used in woodcraft professions (e.g. lumberjacks, coal producers, wheelwrights, coopers and woodturners). More impressive yet is the collection of turned artwork produced by 30 international artists, on display in the Renaissance house.

Bugey also has a remarkable natural landscape of green countryside and rolling hills - the view from the museum illustrates this. It is therefore no surprise that artists have always been inspired by its landscapes; and hikers by its valleys.

From April to November, the museum calendar is marked by an excellent cultural programme that brings together quality and conviviality, offering something for all tastes and all ages!

Technical Information

Lat, Lng
45.9305645.726751
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Altitude
604 m
Point of Interest updated on 12/12/2024

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Date and time

  • From 15/03/2025 to 15/11/2025 from 10:00 to 18:00

Additional information

Open period

From 15/03 to 15/11 between 10 am and 6 pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Closed exceptionally on May 1st. Open all year long for group bookings.

Updated by

Office de Tourisme Bugey Sud Grand Colombier - 11/12/2024
www.bugeysud-tourisme.fr
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Price(s)

Full price: 7 € Reduced price: 4 €. Free entry for children < 18 years, press, accompanying guides, the drivers, Job-seeker. Group rate available for > 10 people.

Contact

Phone : 04 79 87 52 23

Email :
musee.bugey@ain.fr
animation.museebugey@ain.fr

Website : patrimoines.ain.fr/n/musee-du-bugey-valromey/n:970

Facebook : www.facebook.com/museebugeyvalromey/

Services for cyclists

The Musée du Bugey Valromey is located at the foot of the Grand Colombier. A sheltered area allows cyclists to leave their bikes in complete safety. You can recharge your bike batteries and your mobile phone or GPS. You can also store your belongings while you visit the Museum. The Museum has sanitary facilities and a repair kit.

Location complements

Situated in the centre of Lochieu village. Free parking on site

Tips

Garden and picnic area, accessible by museum visitors only. Giftshop and bookstore with free access. Fun and informative booklets available for children.

Reception complements

Free individual visits at all times. Guided group visits on request: minimum 10 people For people with disabilities, an adapted visit is available by appointment. Tourisme et Handicap brand - hearing impairment & mental disability

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