Museum

à Annoisin-Chatelans

Musée de la Lauze

Nestled in the heart of the village of Annoisin-Chatelans, these two rooms invite you to discover the local history linked to the work of slate and highlight the knowledge that has shaped the landscapes and dwellings of the Isle-Crémieu plateau.

Located inside the Auberge de Larina, this space offers an immersion in the history and techniques of laying lauze, this golden-hued stone emblematic of Isle-Crémieu.

A first room presents the geological aspect of this stone, the extraction work in the quarries and the tools used. The testimonies of the time when the quarries were in full activity enrich this discovery.

The second part of the museum highlights the techniques of covering slate roofs, illustrated by examples of local architecture. The Crémieu market halls, with their imposing framework capable of supporting the weight of these stones, are a fine example of this know-how.

After your visit, a walk in the village of Annoisin-Chatelans is recommended to discover the typical architecture of this sector of the Balcons du Dauphiné.

Headshot

Miguel and Anne-Laure welcome you to the Auberge de Larina.
After traveling across Europe and learning from chefs from different cultures, Miguel and his team offer you fine and tasty cuisine, with accents of French soil flavored with his foreign experiences.

Sustainable tourism

We are committed every day to ensuring that our activity has a minimal impact on the environment and to favoring the local know-how that surrounds us!

Tips and Suggestions

The museum is located inside the village restaurant where you can enjoy careful and refined local cuisine.

We speak: English, French

Themes

  • Arts and culture
  • Local history
  • Science and technology
  • Services

Location details

Follow the indications towards the “Archaeological Site of Larina” and “Auberge de Larina”.

  • In the countryside
  • Marked hiking route within 500 m

Visit

Average duration of individual visit: 15 min.

Average duration of the group visit: 20 min.

Minimum group size: 10 people

Minimum group size: 50 people

Language(s) of the visit

French

Individual visit services

  • Unguided individual tours permanently

Group visit services

  • Unguided group tours permanently

Opening

Further information :

Open daily 9 AM - 15 PM
Except Monday and Tuesday.

Prices

Free

Free

Services

Equipment

  • Public toilets
  • Parking
  • Defibrillator
  • Coach parking

Services

  • Pet Friendly

Home animals

Animals are accepted

Accessible tourism

Accessible service: Wheelchair accessible independently

Linked offers

On site:

Located on the route of…

Address

Auberge de Larina
4 place de Larina
Chatelans
38460 Annoisin-Chatelans

My route via Google Maps
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