Maison du Salève
Description
Maison du Salève is a lively, friendly place where you can explore the history and heritage of the Salève mountain through exhibitions, workshops, guided tours, discovery trails, lectures, and even birthday parties.
Located in the countryside at Présilly, Maison du Salève offers unusual activities connected to its exhibitions, including guided tours, workshops, lectures and nature trails. Walks suitable for people of all ages start from the Maison, including the ‘In the footsteps of the Carthusians’ discovery trail, the pilgrim route to Santiago da Compostela, and the Chemin des Convers, which takes you to summit of the Salève.
The Maison du Salève’s eco-boutique features local artisans, food producers and writers.
Technical information
74160 Présilly
Altimetric profile
Date and time
- From 02/05/2024 to 30/06/2024 from 14:00 to 18:00
- From 01/07/2024 to 31/08/2024 from 10:00 to 18:00
- From 02/09/2024 to 20/10/2024 from 14:00 to 18:00
- From 21/10/2024 to 03/11/2024 from 14:00 to 18:00
- From 04/11/2024 to 21/12/2024 from 14:00 to 18:00
Additional information
Updated by
Office de Tourisme des Monts de Genève - 01/05/2024
www.montsdegeneve.com
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Price(s)
Full price: 6 €
Reduced price: 5 €
Teenager (6-18 years): 3 €
Child: 0 €
Disabled: 3 €
Group adults: 6.50 to 7 €.
Free entry for children
Group rate available for > 10 people.
Other prices on request.
Open period
From February to June and September to December: Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 2pm to 6pm.
July and August: Tuesday to Sunday 10am - 6pm.
Zone A school holidays: Tuesday to Sunday 2pm - 6pm.
Closed in January, 1 May, first Sunday in September and 25 December.
Group visits can be booked on any day (except Monday and Sunday afternoon and during January closing).
Contact
Phone : 04 50 95 92 16
Email : info@maisondusaleve.com
Website : www.maisondusaleve.com
Facebook : www.facebook.com/lamaisondusaleve/
Location complements
Car and bus parking required 100m before the house
Disabled parking in front of the Maison
From Geneva
A41 exit St Julien en Genevois then follow the RD 1201, direction Cruseilles
Lisha bus route 272: Geneva - Maison du Salève (Pomier stop) - Annecy,
From Annecy
A41 exit Cruseilles then follow signs for St-Julien-en-Genevois on the RD 1201.
Lihsa bus route 272: Annecy - Maison du Salève (Pomier stop) - Geneva,
Get off at the "Chartreuse de Pomier" stop, then walk 1km to the Maison du Salève.
Reception complements
Activities are also suitable for cyclists.
There is a room outside the main building, which has water available, and which can accommodate 20 people. It is available during Maison du Salève’s opening hours.
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