Musée du Château des Rohan
Municipal museum housed in the Château des Rohan, with Gallo-Roman steles, art and history collections and the Louise Weiss section.
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About the museum
Founded in 1858 by the town of Saverne, the museum is one of the oldest municipal museums in Alsace, after those in Strasbourg and Colmar. It was created to gather in one place objects of historical interest found in the region. It first occupied the Saint-Michel chapel, near the parish church and the castle.
In 1952 the town bought the Château des Rohan from the state domains administration and installed the museum on the second floor of the south wing. In the late 1980s the collections spread into the central part of the building, where the section on Louise Weiss opened in 1996.
The collections come from the first archaeological finds made around Saverne, from carved sandstone fragments unearthed by chance during roadworks, notably during the digging of the Marne–Rhine Canal in 1845, and from paintings from the town’s churches and the castle. The circuit is now organised into three sections: archaeology, art and history, and Louise Weiss.
Highlights
- Around 450 Gallo-Roman funerary and votive steles, displayed in vaulted cellars
- Art and history section with paintings from Saverne’s churches
- Section devoted to journalist Louise Weiss (1893–1983)
- Visit to the lantern turret on the castle roof (except in bad weather)
Permanent exhibitions
- Collections archéologiques – Around 450 Gallo-Roman steles and architectural elements, mostly from Saverne and its surroundings, displayed in vaulted cellars.
- Section d’art et d’histoire – Paintings and historical objects linked to Saverne, the castle and its churches.
- Section Louise Weiss – Space devoted to journalist Louise Weiss (1893–1983), opened in 1996.
- Founded
- 1858
- Operated by
- Ville de Saverne
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Reduced | €3Students, job seekers, holders of the Pass-Tourisme and groups of more than 10 people. |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 15 · Free admission for under-16s. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free for people with disabilities and their companion, on proof. |
| Students & apprentices | €3 |
| Groups (11+ people) | €3 per personReduced rate for groups of more than 10 people. |
| Guided tour | €6 |
| Guided tour, reduced rate | €4 |
| Museum and lantern turret visit | €5Departures at 14:30, 15:30, 16:30 and 17:30; no roof visit in bad weather. |
| Museum and lantern turret visit, reduced rate | €4 |
Free admission, on proof, for members of the Amis du Musée, holders of the Pass Musée or Pass Alsace, certified tour guides and staff of the Ministry of Culture.
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
The second floor (art and history, Louise Weiss, temporary exhibition gallery) is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 15 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
Activity booklet for 8–12-year-olds on a self-guided visit; workshops and playful tours for children’s groups from age 6, by reservation. The family programme is published on the museum’s Facebook page.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Two car parks near the castle, with about 95 and 400 spaces.
Amenities & dining
The town’s website mentions neither a shop nor a café.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Paid guided tours, without times given on the town’s website. Free school activities, reservation required. |
