Musée vosgien de la brasserie
Former major brewery in the Vosges, now a museum: guided tour of the brewhouse and cellars, with a bar and beer brewed on site.
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About the museum
In 1887, Jacques Lobstein, owner of the Dommartin brewery, had the buildings of the future Grande Brasserie et Malterie Vosgienne built in Ville-sur-Illon, to better meet the standards of industrial brewing. Work was completed in 1900 with the malthouse. A fine residence, designed by the architect Clasquin, replaced the old premises in 1904. Around 1930, René Lobstein modernised the brewing and had an Art Deco brewhouse built.
The brewery stopped making the “Vosgienne” beer in 1956, and the company kept other activities until 1975. Part of the buildings became a museum in 1987, and brewing demonstrations have been held there since 1993.
The museum presents beer-making in the first half of the 20th century and bears witness to Vosges industrial architecture. It is run by a volunteer association, which also brews beer on site. Restoration work on the site is ongoing.
Highlights
- Large brewery and malthouse built from 1887
- Art Deco brewhouse from the 1930s
- Guided tour of the brewhouse and cellars
- Brewing demonstrations since 1993
- Bar serving beer brewed on site by volunteers
- Shop: beers, gift sets, glasses and old postcards
- Founded
- 1987
- Operated by
- Association gestionnaire du musée
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
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| Reduced | €2Young people aged 14 to 18 |
| Children & teens | –Free admission for children; young people aged 14 to 18: €2. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €5 per personGroups of 10 people: €5 for the tour alone, €7 for the tour with tasting. |
| Group of 10 people, tour with tasting | €7 |
The price includes the guided tour. Association members get a free visit for themselves, their spouse and their children.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
Bar where beer brewed on site by volunteers is served on draught, with a terrace. Shop: beers in 75 cl and 33 cl bottles, gift sets, glasses, old postcards, caps and T-shirts.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 1.5 hrs |
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| Good to know | The museum cannot be visited without a guide. Warm clothing is recommended because the cellars are cool. |
