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Maison du Salève
Opening period
From February to June and September to December: Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 2pm to 6pm.
July and August: Tuesday to Sunday 10am - 6pm.
Zone A school holidays: Tuesday to Sunday 2pm - 6pm.
Closed in January, 1 May, first Sunday in September and 25 December.
Group visits can be booked on any day (except Monday and Sunday afternoon and during January closing).
Language(s) spoken: English, French
Pets allowed: Non
ChildrenPilgrimsWalkers/hikersMountain bikersGroupsHome school groupsStudentsSpecial rate for disabled peopleSpecial rate for jobseekersCycle 1: nursery schoolCycle 2: elementary SchoolCycle 4: middle SchoolCycle 3: elementary school (CM1, CM2)Cycle 3: college (6th)
Activities are also suitable for cyclists. There is a room outside the main building, which has water available, and which can accommodate 20 people. It is available during Maison du Salève’s opening hours.
Max. number of people: 50
Means of payment accepted
Bank/credit card
Check
Cash
Credit transfer
Rates
Full price: 6 €
Reduced price: 5 €
Teenager (6-18 years): 3 €
Person with a disability: 3 €
Group adults: 6.50 to 7 €.
Free entry for children under 6, the drivers.
Group rate available for 10 people or more.
Other prices on request.
Mental disability
Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
Even flooring with no obstacles
Minimum aisle width of 90 cm
Doors >=77 cm wide
Reception desk between 70-80 cm high
Height under table >= 70 cm width >= 77 cm
WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
Possibility of drop-off in front of the site
Incline >5% but reasonable
Visual alarm with flash light
Magnetic loop available at the reception
Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities
The Maison du Salève is a lively, friendly place where you can discover the history and heritage of the Salève massif through exhibitions, workshops, guided tours, discovery trails, conferences and even anniversaries.
Located in the countryside at Présilly, Maison du Salève offers unusual activities connected to its exhibitions, including guided tours, workshops, lectures and nature trails. Walks suitable for people of all ages start from the Maison, including the ‘In the footsteps of the Carthusians’ discovery trail, the pilgrim route to Santiago da Compostela, and the Chemin des Convers, which takes you to summit of the Salève.
The Maison du Salève’s eco-boutique features local artisans, food producers and writers.
Services
Activities
Activity
Children's entertainment
Temporary exhibition
Handicrafts workshops
Services
Coach access
Shop
Set down on-site for groups
Permanent entertainments organiser
Tourist brochures
Facilities
Play area
Picnic area
Lift
Covered picnic area
Toilets
Exhibition space
Car park
Parking nearby
Coach parking
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