Mineralogica – Le musée des minéraux
Discover the world of minerals at Montiracle Castle. With over 2500 samples and 200 related objects. In season, ice cream bar on the castle terrace accessible to all.
Within the framework of the castle of Montiracle, former Templar commandery, discover the marvelous world of minerals.
With more than 2300 selected and varied samples and more than 200 related objects, in around thirty display cases spread across 4 rooms, the museum is the reference in this area for the entire Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region and beyond.
As a bonus, the history of the castle. Private parking at the bottom of the castle.
In season, a bar – ice cream parlor on several terraces and a picnic area allow you to enjoy the site for a long time.
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Location details
At the entrance to the medieval town of Crémieu. 40 km from Lyon.
Close to many tourist sites: Crémieu, the caves of La Balme, the archaeological museum in Hières-sur-Amby, the site of Larina, the abbey of Saint-Chef, the Maison Ravier in Morestel.
- In the countryside
- Path/cycle path less than 500 m
Visit
Language(s) of the visit
Individual visit services
- Unguided individual tours permanently
Group visit services
- Guided group tours on request
Opening
Exceptional Closure(s)
- 01/01/2026
- 25/12/2026
Prices
Adult: 7,50 €
Child: €5 (6 years and over)
Large family: from €16 to €18 (2 adults + 1 child (6 to 18 years old) or 1 adult + 2 children (6 to 18 years old): €17
2 adults + 2 children (6 years and over): €19)
Adult groups: €9 (Adult groups (minimum 15 people), guided tour. All year round by appointment.)
Children's group: €5 (Children's groups (minimum 15 people), guided tour. All year round by appointment.).
Free for under 6 years.
Child rate granted to 6 – 18 year olds.
Group rate from 15 people.
Groups of less than 15 people: please contact us.
Payment methods
Booking
Mineralogicala – The mineral museum
+06 81 40 28 01
contact@mineralogica.com
Services
Equipment
Services
Home animals
Accessible tourism
Physical disability
Possibility of parking right in front of the castle.
Linked offers
On site:
Maison forte de Montiracle
Historical site and monument
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