In Bugey, the museum's collections tell the daily life of the inhabitants, on the banks of the Albarine from 1850 to 1950. Film, soundscapes, life stories recreate the atmosphere of the mountain villages and industrial towns of this valley.
The Schappe room, the name of the spinning mills in the valley, relates the history of textiles: hemp, silk, artificial and synthetic fibres.
Fine toiletries and beautiful finery await coquettish and elegant at Le Bon Marché, the replica of a boutique of yesteryear.
And why not end your visit with a tasting of local products?
Themes
- History
- Science and technology
- Arts and culture
- Agriculture rural world
- Services
- Popular arts and traditions
- Local history
Types
- Museum
Accessible tourism
- Adapted services for visual impairment
- Wheelchair access requires assistance
- Reserved place for people with reduced mobility
- Elevator to standards
- Furniture/Reception desk suitable for wheelchair users
- WC + grab bar + circulation space
- Possibility to drop someone off in front of the site
Proposed activities
- Manual workshops
- Concert
- Product tasting
- Temporary exhibitions
- Evening entertainment
- Animation
- Children's entertainment
Home supplement
Comfort
Services
- Educational visits
- Coach access
- Theme visit
- Shop
- Drop off on site for groups
- Tourist Documentation
- Tourist information
- Guided tours
Equipment
- Screening Room
- Free parking
- Coach parking
- Parking in the area
- Meeting room
- Picnic room
- Parking
- Show room
- Elevator
- Toilet
Customer base
Minimum age: 5
Maximum group size: 60
Pricing
Adult: €5 (free visit)
Child: €3 (free visit).
Simple guided tour: €7
Sweet or Savory Gourmet Tour: €12
Payment method
- Cheque
- Cash
- Bank / credit card
- Bank transfer
Opening
From April to October, Saturday from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m. Sunday from 14:30 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.
Outside of these periods, visits are available upon request (please make an appointment by phone or email).
Advice from the Office
In case of rain
Do not panic ! Here are all our sheltered activities.
On the way back
To bring back a souvenir or something to treat yourself, stock up on local products from the Ain Plain.