La Chartreuse d'Aillon Heritage Centre

  • Historic site and monument
  • 17th C
Elevation : 1021m
630 route de la Chartreuse, Aillons-Margériaz 1000, 73340 Aillon-le-Jeune
Come and explore a remarkable building and discover the identity of the Bauges mountains! Learn all about this area classified a Regional Nature Park and labelled a UNESCO Global Geopark, through testimonials, videos and scale models.
The Maison du Patrimoine du Parc, inside the restored ruins of a 12th-century monastery, will reveal the fascinating history of the Bauges and the identity of the mountains today. Either with an audio guide adapted for famililes or accompanied by a Savoie Mont Blanc Heritage Guide, you can learn about the history of the ancient monastery of the Bauges Mountains, local history and the symbolic activities of the local area.

Exploration of an untouched land and its heritage sites.
The tour with an audio guide will take you on a journey from ancient times to today, to understand the symbolic economic activities, rural life, architecture and the history of the land.

Learn about the history of the monastery
A part of the tour, including a section outdoors will also take you on a discovery of the ruins of the former religious estate, today devoted to local heritage. You'll learn about life at the monastery between the 12th and 18th centuries, what it was like there and its contribution to the local economy.

Family tour "The Quest for the Chartreux Treasure"
This treasure hunt is a historic journey across the area, suitable for children from the age of 6, accompanied by an adult. The tour includes some surprising encounters, games and quizzes to help you find the treasure!
Fun and interactive tour using a digital tablet.

- Health pass required.
- Booking is recommended.

On site: shop selling local produce, crafts, books, children's items, postcards, maps and guidebooks.
Fresh local drinks and coffee are also available.

Services

Services

Accessibility
Disabled access
Car park
Toilets
Shop
Wifi
Meeting room
Seminars

Rates

Rates

From 5 July 2025 to 31 August 2025

From 5 July 2025 to 31 August 2025
Adult
From 4€ to 6€

Child
From 2€ to 4€

Payment methods

Payment methods

Payment methods

CheckCheck
CashCash

Groups (Max capacity)

Groups (Max capacity)
  • 35 Maximum number of people

Openings

Openings

Saturday
14:00 - 17:30

Sunday
14:00 - 17:30

Monday
10:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 17:30

Tuesday
10:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 17:30

Wednesday
10:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 17:30

Thursday
10:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 17:30

Friday
10:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 17:30

Saturday
10:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 17:30

Sunday
10:00 - 13:00
14:00 - 17:30

Location

Location

La Chartreuse d'Aillon Heritage Centre
Elevation : 1021m
630 route de la Chartreuse, Aillons-Margériaz 1000, 73340 Aillon-le-Jeune

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • English
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Mountain location

Access

Access
  • Once you reach Aillon-le-Jeune village, at the crossroads between the town hall and the church, turn left towards the resort.
    Once in the Aillons-Margériaz 1000 resort, stay on the main road. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and continue along this main road until you reach the Chapelle de la Correrie on your right. Shortly after the chapel, on your left, take the small road that leads uphill.

    There is a car park in front of the Chartreuse site. A dozen spaces are available all year round.
Updated on 29 September 2025 at 16:51
by Grand Chambéry Alpes Tourisme
(Offer identifier : 96333)
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