Maison Ravier
Located in the old town of Morestel, the Maison Ravier celebrates the work of pre-Impressionist painter François Auguste Ravier. Labeled "Maison des Illustres," this museum boasts a unique collection and boasts beautiful views of the surrounding area.
Nestled in the hills above Morestel, Maison Ravier invites visitors to immerse themselves in the world of pre-Impressionist painter François Auguste Ravier. Drawn to the region's unique light, the artist spent the last twenty-eight years of his life here, masterfully capturing the subtle variations of dawn and dusk.
Today, this municipal museum has retained all its old-world charm and houses a collection dedicated to Ravier, a precursor of Impressionism, as well as to his fellow painters. The Maison Ravier has also received the "Maison des Illustres" (House of the Illustrious) label awarded by the Ministry of Culture.
Every year, from April to October, Maison Ravier offers temporary exhibitions highlighting other talented artists, thus enriching visitors' cultural journey.
Beyond its artistic interest, Maison Ravier is a remarkable example of 18th-century architecture. This property is distinguished by its harmonious proportions, featuring a magnificent carriage entrance, affirming its noble character. Its three-sided mansard roof, covered with typical Dauphiné fish-egg tiles, is a distinctive feature that reflects the affluence of its first owners.
The whole is enhanced by a terrace planted with lime trees and a garden offering a breathtaking view of the Bugey and Chartreuse mountains, as well as the Belledonne and Vercors mountain ranges. An exceptional setting that makes it an essential stop for lovers of art, history, and heritage.
1 toilet on the site (disabled access)
Difficulty of path: presence of stairs, gravel (hard path from the porch to the front door)
Groups of children: min 10/max 15
Additional services: video room (on request)
Due to work on a building located in Place Grenette, parking in the old town of Morestel is currently difficult.
Visitors are advised to park in the lower town, along the Grande Rue (blue zone, bring a parking disc) or Place du 8 Mai 1945, and then walk to the museum.
Maison Ravier is a cultural actor which plays a social and educational role with a very diverse audience: schools, social centers, associations, families.
New activities are offered for young and old: One Friday, one work of art, workshops for teenagers, family moments, watercolor workshops with Mélanie Dunand, meetings with collectors, The secret life of costumes, Black Nightingales (The Avenues sing), The piano does its opera and Wellness moments.
Maison Ravier is a privileged place. Nathalie is responsible for the museum and takes care of the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions. Claire is responsible for the public, she is keen to find the educational tools to transmit the knowledge specific to each exhibition.
Maison Ravier is labeled Accueil Vélo. This essential site of your ViaRhôna stopover has bike racks, but also a secure room to fully enjoy the visit.
Maison Ravier has signed the Joyeux Môm'Art Museum charter.
A Happy Museum is a museum where discovery is fun. It's also a joyful, innovative place that's accessible to everyone, young and old.
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Location details
From Grenoble, take the A48 motorway to the Voiron exit, then the RD75 to Morestel.
From Lyon A43 motorway (exit no. 7)
Located in the historic district of Morestel, the site is inaccessible to coaches (parking possible at Place du 8 Mai).
- Downtown
- In the city
- Tourist cycle route less than 1 km away
Visit
Customers
Language(s) of the visit
Individual visit services
- Unguided individual tours permanently
Group visit services
- Unguided group tours permanently
- Guided group tours on request
Opening
From 01/04 to 31/10/2026 on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
Exceptional closure on May 1st.
Open by reservation for groups and schools.
Closed between two temporary exhibitions (from July 6 to 14, 2026).
Exceptional Closure(s)
- 01/05/2026
- 30/06/2025
- 01/07/2025
- 02/07/2025
- 03/07/2025
- 04/07/2025
- 05/07/2025
- 06/07/2025
- 07/07/2025
- 08/07/2025
Prices
Full price: €7 (free visit)
Reduced rate: €6 (over 60s on self-guided tours).
Free for under 18 years.
Group rate from 10 people.
Free on presentation of proof: under 26, residents of Morestell, people with disabilities, members of the Association les Amis de la Maison Ravier (present yourself with an up-to-date card).
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Services
Equipment
Services
Activities on site
- Manual workshops
- Temporary exhibitions
- Show
- Children's entertainment
- Animation
Accessible tourism
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Linked offers
Program the animations:
Instants bien-être à la Maison Ravier : les chuchotements de l’eau
From 7 € / adult
Le 10 October 2026
Instants bien-être à la Maison Ravier : Qi Gong sur un air d’opéra
From 7 € / adult
Le 11 October 2026
Le Piano fait son apéra à l’église Saint-Symphorien de Morestel
From 25 € / adult
Le 10 October 2026
Instants à part à la Maison Ravier : Atelier broderie florale
Le 20 June 2026
Instants à part à la Maison Ravier : Atelier broderie perlée
Le 26 September 2026
Instant à part à la Maison Ravier : la vie secrète des costumes
From 7 € / adult
Le 27 September 2026
Les jeudis de l’été à la Maison Ravier : Quand l’opéra prend forme – émotions en couleurs
From 7 € / adult
Le 23 July 2026
Les ateliers goûter à la Maison Ravier : lanternes, fantômes de l’opéra
Cultural activities
Les ateliers goûter à la Maison Ravier : héros et héroïne d’opéra
Cultural activities
Exposition à la Maison Ravier : Héroïnes d’opéra, costumes de scènes
From 7 € / adult
15 July 31 October 2026
Exposition à la Maison Ravier : Mélanie Dunand, en résidence d’artiste
From 7 € / adult
01 July 31 October 2026
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