Musée de Calèches Grande-Duchesse Charlotte
Carriage museum in Peppange with about 20 horse-drawn carriages, including six vehicles from the Grand Ducal Court, and a complete wheelwright’s workshop.
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About the museum
The carriage museum is in Peppange, only about 200 meters from the Musée Rural et Artisanal. It is named after Grand Duchess Charlotte and now occupies its own premises at 21 rue de Crauthem.
The collection includes about 20 horse-drawn carriages, ranging from a simple single-axle cart to six vehicles from the holdings of the Grand Ducal Court, including a large gala coupé. It is complemented by accessories such as harnesses, travel trunks, carriage lamps and travel equipment.
Also on display are a complete wheelwright’s workshop and an illustrated account of the history of carriage building. Guided tours are offered on request, including in combination with a carriage ride through the fields of the municipality.
Highlights
- About 20 horse-drawn carriages, including six vehicles from the Grand Ducal Court
- Accessories such as harnesses, travel trunks and carriage lamps
- Complete wheelwright’s workshop
- Illustrated history of carriage building
- Guided tour with carriage ride on request
Permanent exhibition
- Pferdekutschen und Wagnerwerkstatt – About 20 carriages, including six vehicles from the Grand Ducal Court, with accessories, a complete wheelwright’s workshop and a presentation on the history of carriage building.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €8 |
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| Children & teens | –Free admission for children and young people with a student ID; children under 14 must be accompanied |
| Students & apprentices | –Free admission for children and young people with a student ID |
| Groups (10+ people) | –School classes with a guided tour: flat fee of €15 |
| Admission with guided tour (on request, groups of 10 or more people) | €10 |
| Guided tour with carriage ride (on request), flat fee | €350Accompanying persons free |
| Combined ticket with the Musée Rural et Artisanal (self-guided visit) | €12Tickets sold at the ticket desks of both museums |
| Combined ticket with the Musée Rural et Artisanal (with guided tour) | €15Tickets sold at the ticket desks of both museums |
The €8 admission covers a self-guided visit. The Luxembourg Card is accepted; the Kulturpass from Visit Luxembourg gives free admission, and with the Cultur'all Pass the admission costs half price. No card payments.
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 museum website, accessible for people with limited mobility.
Kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 25 min |
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Children under 14 must be accompanied. Playground at the Musée Rural, 200 m away.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Stop directly in front of the Musée Rural (38 rue de Crauthem), with connections every 30 minutes to the stations in Bettembourg and Luxembourg City.
By car
Parking available
Parking spaces at the Musée Rural, in front of and behind the building.
The carriage museum is at 21 rue de Crauthem, 200 m from the Musée Rural.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The museum’s brasserie is located at the Musée Rural et Artisanal, about 200 m away.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 50 min |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Self-guided visit about 25 minutes; guided tour about 50 minutes (on request, groups of 10 or more people). A virtual tour of the house is available online. |
