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Abbaye Benedictine Gothic abbey still in use. Opens all year round and holds music concerts in September and October. At Ambronay Bugey (01).
Atelier du Livre Museum charting history of books and printing. Restored 18th century press on display. Guided tours possible. Opens Monday to Saturday 10:00-12:30 and 14:00-18:00. More information at the Tourist Office. At Ferney Voltaire (01).
Chapelle d'Abondance Including the museum of skiing. Demonstrations in the winter of old skiing techniques and equipment. More information and bookings at the Tourist Office in Chatel (74).
Chateau de la Roche du Roi This extravagant folly was built by the town architect, the elder Jules Pin. A real oriental palace with a dungeon as well as a terrace and balconies. Contact the Tourist Office at the number below for more information. At Aix-les-Bains (73).
Chateau de Vizille Magnificent chateau built between 1600 and 1619. Large artistic collections on display as well as history of the French Revolution. Gardens also. Seasonal opening. At Vizille (38).
Chateau de Voltaire Guided tours of the Chateau where Voltaire spent the last 20 years of his life. Opens from May through to September (closed Mondays). Located at allee du Chateau, Ferney Voltaire (01).
Chateau des Allymes Military fortress dating back to the 14th century with dungeons. In good condition thanks to various restoration projects. Seasonal opening hours. At Breydevent, Amberieu-en-Bugey (01).
Conservatoire d'Art et d'Histoire Art and history museum with paintings and sculptures from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. Open from 09:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:00. Closed weekends during the winter. At 18, avenue de Tresum, Annecy (74).
Ecomusee du Bois Museum tracing the history of the forestry industry in Haute Savoie. Guided tours possible of the museum and the surrounding forests. Seasonal opening hours. Based in the Vallee de Montremont, Thones (74).
Espace Tairraz Exhibition centre which also houses the Musee des Christaux with its exhibition of chrystals and minerals that can be found around Mont Blanc. Open daily from 14:00-19:00. At 615 allee du Recteur Payot, Parvis Saint Michel, Chamonix.
La Maison des Jeux Olympiques Visit the Olympic stadium used for the 1992 winter games. exhibitions showing the history of the Olympic movement as well as how the stadium was created. Seasonal opening times. At 11 rue Pargoud, Albertville (73).
Musee Alpin An exhibition of exceptional documentation on alpinism, skiing and the history of the valley is on display. Also maps and a collection of prints. Open each day in the winter season, from 15:00-19:00. Avenue Michel Croz, Chamonix (74).
Musee Chateau d'Annecy This 13th century chateau houses the regional observatory for the Alpine Lakes and exhibits artwork on the themes of ecology, archaeology and the surrounding lakes. Seasonal opening hours. At Place du Chateau, Annecy (74).
Musee d'Art et d'Histoire Museum showing the history of Albertville including traditional skills and trades as well as items of artistic interest. Seasonal opening hours. Albertville (73).
Musee d'Huez et de l'Oisans Discover what the middle ages in Alpe d'Huez was like, by visiting this museum, linked to an archeological site. Open every day except Saturday, from 10:00-12:00 and 15:00-19:00. Route de la Poste, Alpe d'Huez (38).
Musee Dauphinois Located in an old convent, the museum opened in 1906. It is the work of one man Hippolyte Muller and aims to chart the history of alpine life through the years. Free entry at 30 rue Maurice Gignoux, Grenoble (38).
Musee de Grenoble Art and sculpture in one of France's most prestigious museums. Open every day except Tuesday, 10:00-18:30. At 5 place de Lavalette, Grenoble (38).
Musee de l'Ancien Eveche Located in the centre of Grenoble, the museum is in a former Bishop's palace and houses a collection that tells the story of the Isere region from prehistoric times to the present. Open daily from 09:00-18:00, closed Tuesday morning. 2 rue Tres-Cloitres
Musee de la Poterie Savoyarde Museum of Savoie pottery. Guided tours possible in the summer. Situated at Poterie de la Cote, Evires (74).
Musee Departmentale Museum with interesting archaeological collections from the bronze and iron ages, everyday objects and furniture from the Queyras valley. Seasonal opening hours. At avenue Marechal Foch, Gap (05).
Musee des Beaux-Arts Featuring a collection of works from the 14th to the 20th century including paintings by Paolo Uccello, Luca Giordano and Claudio Francesco Beaumont. Open 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:00, closed Tuesdays. At Place du Palais-de-Justice, Chambery (73).
Musee Faure Docteur Faure was a pharmacist who lived in Aix-les-Bains. He spent a lot of his time in Paris where he loved to buy art. His collection of mainly impressionist paintings are on show at the museum. At 10 bd des Cotes, Aix-les-Bains (73).
Musee Hebert Private museum located in the family home, La Tronche, of the painter Ernest Hebert with works by the painter and his contemporaries. Open daily apart from Tuesdays from 10:00-18:00. Chemin Hebert, La Tronche (38)
Musee Lapidaire Archaeological museum also charting the history of Aix-les-Bains. At Aix-les Bains (73).
Musee Montagnard The museum presents an evolution of rural life through the reconstuction of traditional dwelling pieces, and modern objects of daily life. Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 15:00-18:00, guided tours available. 2 place de la Eglise, Les Houches (74).
