Folks and popular traditions museum

Within the prestigious walls of the former episcopal palace, you'll discover an exceptional collection of Maurienne costumes. The museum also displays tools and utensils from everyday life in days gone by.
The dresses of the Arvan and Villards valleys in particular are among the most original in the Alps. In the former bishop's chapel, you can see the reconstruction of a typical Maurienne interior. One room features archaeological collections, another is devoted to religious art, and a third to the history of the Savoy dynasty.

Benefits

Services

  • Guided tours

Further information

Welcome complements : The Musée des Costumes, Arts et Traditions Populaires is located on the second floor of the Ancien Évêché. Access is via a grand staircase (no elevator).
Spoken languages : French
Publics : Groups
Group size : from 5 to 25 people
Adapted tourism : Not accessible in a wheelchair

Access map and contacts

Ancien Evêché, Place de la Cathédrale
73300 Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne

Itinerary

Localization supplement

Par la route : A43 de Chambéry vers la Maurienne : Sortie N°27 Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne. A43 de Turin vers la Maurienne : Sortie N°28 Saint-Julien-Montdenis. Par le train : Gare de Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne Le Musée est au centre-ville de Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne à 2 km de la sortie de l'autoroute A43 et à 500 m de la gare SNCF. Il est dans l'Ancien Evêché situé en face de la Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste. Arrêt bus : place du Forum

Opening hours

Open during school vacations, Monday to Friday, 2pm to 6pm. Guided tours all year round on request.

Prices

Free access.
Group rate available for > 5 people.
Guided tour for groups: €4 per person (min. 8 - max. 40) all year round.

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Information updated on 02/07/2024 by Montagnicimes Office de tourisme Intercommunal