Museum
in Villemoirieu

Mineralogica – Le musée des minéraux

Discover the world of minerals at Montiracle Castle. With over 2300 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.
We speak: English, French

Themes:

  • History
  • Science and technology
  • Natural Sciences
  • Geology

Location details

At the entrance to the medieval town of Crémieu. 40 km from Lyons.
Close to many tourist sites: Crémieu, the La Balme caves, the heritage house in Hières-sur-Amby, the Larina site, the Saint-Chef abbey, the Ravier house in Morestel, the stone house and cement in Montalieu-Vercieu…
  • In the countryside

Visit

Average duration of the individual visit: 90 min.
Average duration of the group visit: 90 min.

Language(s) of the visit

Français

Individual visit services

  • Unguided individual tours permanently

Group visit services

  • Guided group tours on request

Opening

Opening hours from April 13 to April 28, 2024
MondayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
TuesdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
WednesdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
ThursdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
FridayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
SaturdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
SundayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
closed Tuesday morning
Opening hours subject to change – check on the museum website beforehand
Opening hours from 29 April to 05 July 2024
SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen
Opening times subject to change – check on the museum website beforehand
Opening hours from July 06 to August 31, 2024
MondayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
TuesdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
WednesdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
ThursdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
FridayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
SaturdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
SundayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
closed Tuesday morning
Opening hours subject to change – check on the museum website beforehand
Opening hours from September 02 to October 18, 2024
SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen
Opening times subject to change – check on the museum website beforehand
Opening hours from October 19 to November 03, 2024
MondayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
TuesdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
WednesdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
ThursdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
FridayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
SaturdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
SundayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
closed Tuesday morning
Opening hours subject to change – check on the museum website beforehand
Opening hours from November 04 to December 20, 2024
SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen
Opening times subject to change – check on the museum website beforehand
Opening hours from December 21, 2024 to January 05, 2025
MondayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
TuesdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
WednesdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
ThursdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
FridayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
SaturdayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
SundayOpen from 10 p.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
closed Tuesday morning
Opening hours subject to change – check on the museum website beforehand

Exceptional Closure(s)

  • 01/01/2024
  • 01/04/2024
  • 09/05/2024
  • 20/05/2024
  • 01/05/2024
  • 08/05/2024
  • 01/11/2024
  • 11/11/2024
  • 25/12/2024
  • 26/04/2024

Prices

Adult: 7 €
Child (6-18 years): €5 (6 years and over)
Large family: 16 to 18 € (2 adults + 1 child (6 to 18 years old) or 1 adult + 2 children (6 to 18 years old): 16 euros
2 adults + 2 children (6 years and over): 18 euros).

Free for less than 6 years.
Free for children under: 6 years old

Payment methods

  • Cheque
  • Cash
  • Classic Holiday Vouchers

Services

Equipments

  • Bar
  • Picnic area.
  • Show room
  • Toilets

Services

  • Pet Friendly
  • Shop
  • Tourist Documentation

Home animals

ACCEPTED

Adapted tourism

Adapted service: Wheelchair accessible with assistance

Linked offers

On the spot…

From 7 € / adult

Address

Montiracle Castle
3 impasse du Château
38460 Villemoirieu
How do I get there?

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