Musée d'art et d'histoire d'Albertville
Musée de France housed in the Maison Rouge in Conflans, presenting the history of Albertville and Savoy from antiquity to the early 20th century.
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About the museum
The Maison Rouge was built in 1397 in Conflans for Pierre Voisin, secretary to the Count of Savoy, Amédée. It owes its name to its brick, a material inspired by Italian palaces. The building is protected as a historic monument. It served successively as a private house, a barracks and then a hospice.
In 1936, for the centenary of the town of Albertville, the Société des Amis du Vieux Conflans decided to set up a museum there. A room in the hospice was fitted out to create this “musée savoyard.” The exhibition was initially conceived as temporary, but its success led to it being kept. The museum then expanded until it occupied the whole building, and it received the designation “Musée de France.”
The permanent exhibition tells the story of Albertville and its surroundings, from Gallo-Roman antiquity to the early 20th century. The route is organised into thematic areas: Antiquity, the 18th and 19th centuries, sacred art in Savoy, folk art and daily life, agriculture and trade, and the first skiing equipment.
Highlights
- The Maison Rouge from 1397, built of brick, in the heart of Conflans' medieval old town
- History of Albertville from Gallo-Roman antiquity to the early 20th century
- Sacred art in Savoy
- Folk art and objects of rural life
- Early skiing equipment
- Audio guide in four versions, included in admission
Permanent exhibition
- Histoire d'Albertville et de ses environs, de l'Antiquité au début du XXe siècle – Route through several areas: Antiquity, the 18th and 19th centuries, sacred art, folk art, agriculture and trade, early skiing equipment.
- Founded
- 1936
- Operated by
- Ville d'Albertville
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €2.50Over 65s, RSA recipients (minimum income benefit), job seekers, students up to age 26, Savatou members, holders of a guided tour ticket or a Tremplin 92 entry ticket, groups of more than 12 people |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Free admission for under-18s; a child under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. |
| Seniors | €2.50Reduced rate from age 65. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freeFree admission for people with disabilities. |
| Students & apprentices | €2.50Reduced rate up to age 26. |
| Groups (13+ people) | €2.50 per personReduced rate for groups of more than 12 people; for groups entitled to free admission, advance registration is required above 10 people. |
Free admission: The first Sunday of every month.
Admission is also free for tour guides, holders of an ICOM card, journalists, group accompanists and staff of partner schools. Payment by bank card, cash or Pass Culture. The audio guide is included in admission.
Accessibility
- Partially 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
A free virtual tour is offered on the first floor for visitors with reduced mobility who cannot access the upper floors. The audio guide is also available in an audio-described version.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 17 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Kids’ birthday parties
During school holidays, activities for children aged 3 to 12 (pottery, mosaics, gilding, archaeology, games) take place at the museum or in the medieval old town. Birthday workshops for children aged 5 to 12 are offered on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The children's audio guide is included.
Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking
Two free car parks nearby: the Clos des Capucins car park (Montée Adolphe Hugues) and the Saint-Sébastien car park (Montée Saint-Sébastien).
The museum is in the heart of the historic town of Conflans, at 18 grande place de Conflans.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Museum shop with bookshop, local crafts and souvenir gifts.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
The 70 m² Chaurionde room, with toilets, tables, chairs and a projection screen, can be rented; the 2026 price list is €60 for a half day and €110 for a full day. The renter sets up, tidies and cleans the room.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes (FR, EN) |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Audio guide in four versions: children's, French, English and audio description. Visitor booklets in French, English, Spanish, German and Dutch. Guided tours and activities for groups on request with the guides of the Ville d'art et d'histoire service; educational activities are offered from nursery to high school. |
