The first farmers and stockbreeders of the Neolithic period settled about 5,600 years ago in the Balmes cave overlooking Val Cenis-Sollières. The museum presents all the objects of the daily life of these first mountain dwellers of Haute Maurienne.
The objects and handicrafts on display in the museum plunge the visitor into the daily life of these mountain people, who had a relationship with their environment that went far beyond mere subsistence.
Pedagogical kit for teachers.
- Museum
Archaeology Museum
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The museum presents the discoveries made in the Balmes cave and the visitor becomes a witness to the culture and cultural influences of these mountain people who had a relationship with their environment that went far beyond mere subsistence.
About
Prices
Free entry for children < 6 years, press, mountain guides, accompanying guides, the drivers, mountain guides.
Group rate available for > 10 people.
Adults: €4.8, children: €3.3.
PRM, students, unemployed: €3.8.
Family pass (1 adult + 2 children): €11.
Additional adult: €4.3 - Additional child: €2.8.
Pass Maurienne adult: €3.8 - Child: €2.8.
HMV Pass rate: €3 instead of €4.8.
Reception
Opening
From 24/06 to 30/08/2024 between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed Saturday and Sunday.
From 03/09 to 20/09/2024 between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed Monday, Saturday and Sunday.
From 15/10 to 20/12/2024 between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed Monday, Saturday and Sunday.
Closed exceptionally on November 1st and November 11th.
Labels and rating
- Educational visits
- Themed tour
- Shop
- Permanent entertainments organiser
- Wi-fi
- Tourist routes
- Ticketing in number
- Public WC
- Exhibition space
- Parking nearby
- Children's entertainment
- Temporary exhibition
- Handicrafts workshops
Contacts
Access
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- Mental disability
- Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
- Even flooring with no obstacles
- WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
- Possibility of drop-off in front of the site
Possibility to welcome groups
Number of people in situation of reduced mobility site capacity : 3
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