Musée archéologique et minéralogique Pierre-Borrione
Museum de France on the Saint-Sigismond hill in Aime, devoted to the archaeology of the Haute-Tarentaise from the Neolithic to the modern period.
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About the museum
The museum is named after Pierre Borrione, mayor of Aime. Anticipating the closure of the La Plagne mines, he brought several communes together to found the La Plagne ski resort.
Situated on the Saint-Sigismond hill, the museum presents the lives of the people of the Tarentaise from the Neolithic to the modern era. Prehistoric tools, grave goods, Gallo-Roman architecture, jewelry, pottery and coins tell the story of Aime, a town of the Gallic people of the Ceutrons which became capital of the Roman province of the Alpes Graies in 21 BC.
The Société d’histoire et d’archéologie d’Aime now manages the collections. The museum bears the “Musée de France” label. Reception and visits are organized jointly with La Plagne Vallée.
Highlights
- Prehistoric tools and grave goods
- Gallo-Roman architecture
- Jewelry, pottery and ancient coins
- History of Aime, capital of the Alpes Graies
- Location on the Saint-Sigismond hill
Permanent exhibition
- Collections archéologiques d'Aime et de la Tarentaise – Prehistoric tools, grave goods, Gallo-Roman architecture, jewelry, pottery and coins, from the Neolithic to the modern period.
- Operated by
- Société d'histoire et d'archéologie d'Aime (gestion des collections)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Children & teens | freefree up to age 25 · Free admission for under-26s. |
| Seniors | freeFree admission for over-65s. |
| Pass’Partout: self-guided visit of the Saint-Martin basilica and the museum | €6 |
Flat rate of €4 valid from July 4 to August 29, 2026. Payment by cheque, Chèques-vacances or cash.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
According to the tourist office: wheelchair-accessible independently or with assistance, hard-surfaced floors, accessible entrance.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
The museum is located on the Montée de Saint-Sigismond, on the Saint-Sigismond hill in Aime.
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | Visits and reception are organized jointly with La Plagne Vallée. |
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