Museums

Share and discover the history and culture of Champsaur and Valgaudemar through our network of museums.
There are 8 museums with 8 different themes: history, traditions, animals, flowers, traditional trades, schools, mills, shepherding.
A variety of exhibitions and attractions are displayed throughout the year.

Maison du Berger - A centre dedicated to the modern day shepherd

Situated in the valley of Champoléon (les Borels), the centre presents ‘the life of a modern day shepherd’…. exhibition, educational activities…. how to preserve the shepherd profession, specialist courses for shepherds and lots of other things to see and do.

Open every day in July and August from 14.00 to 19.00
The rest of the year, it is open on Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays (except 25/12 and 01/01) from 14.00 à 17.00
0033 / (0)4 92 49 61 85

Refuge des Animaux - Natural History Museum

Mr Bonnet was a 20th century naturalist and biologist. His diverse collection of stuffed birds (both sea and mountain species) and local animals and insects from Champsaur can be found on display here.
Located in the village resort of St Léger les Mélèzes.

0033 / (0)4 92 21 47 78

Ferme de l’Histoire - Local history museum

Share and discover the story of Champsaur and Valgaudemar through interactive displays: the impressive building of the valleys’ irrigation systems, the mass population emigration, the story of religion…
In the village of Pisançon.

0033 / (0)4 92 50 78 87

Ancienne maison paysanne - The Old Country House

A reconstruction of an old Champsaurian country house at the start of the 20th century with displays and exhibits of skiing, everyday rural life and the tools and trades of the time.
Village of Pont du Fossé.

0033 / (0)4 92 55 91 19 / (0)6 84 11 15 74

Ecole d’autrefois - The Old School

In the old school in St Jean, you can re-live an hour of class as it used to be at the start of the 20th century: the wooden benches, the stove, the purple ink, the smell of chalk, …. writing with a quill and at the end you can get your very own certificate of achievement - if you’re good!
Village of St Jean.

0033 / (0)4 92 55 91 19 / (0)6 84 11 15 74

Maison de la Botanique - Botanical museum

The botanical museum was created to mark the life and work of famous botanist Dr Dominique Villars. There is a botanical garden with aromatic plants, edible plants and plants with medicinal properties and a nature trail where you can find out about different species of trees, shrubs, wild flowers and plants.
In the village of Le Noyer.

0033 / (0)4 92 80 78 87

Moulin de Villar-Loubière - The Mill at Villar-Loubière

In the centre of the village this ancient water mill has a horizontal wheel which has been classified as a historical monument. It is unique in the area as it is still in working condition. It’s a great window into the traditional way of life of a mountain village in times gone by (there are explanations of how the flour and oils were made).

0033 / (0)4 92 55 26 78

Practical information

Museum Entry: 3€ per adult and 1.50€ or 2€ per child, free for children less than 6 years old
Take advantage of the inter-site card, which gives you a variety of benefits and reductions throughout the network of museums.
Outside the summer season and for group reservations, please contact the museums.

Other museum

Musée de 'La Casse'

A rural museum depicting the traditional life of old times, looking at art and popular traditions, artefacts of everyday life, tools and trades of long ago.
Village of Prapic.
Open every day from June to October.
Entry: 3€ per adult

0033 / (0)4 92 55 62 58