Musée des Vans
Musée de France housed in a former convent and a former silk mill, devoted to the geology, archaeology, ethnography and medicine of Les Vans.
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Over het museum
The Musée des Vans is one of the oldest museums in Ardèche. It was founded in 1875 from a private exhibition organised by a group of local scholars. In 1923, Louis Rey revived it, and the heirs of the founders donated collections. It first opened to the public in 1951, by appointment.
In 1977, it moved into its current building, the former Saint-Joseph convent, which also includes a former silk mill, on the edge of the historic centre. From 1980 to 2014, a local association ran the museum under a public service delegation. It received the “Musée de France” label in 2002.
Five exhibitions present the geology, culture and people of the region. Rocks and fossils date back about 550 million years, and the collections also cover archaeology, ethnography and medicine. The museum hosts temporary exhibitions, concerts, lectures and readings. It is an ambassador of the Monts d’Ardèche Regional Nature Park.
Hoogtepunten
- Rocks and fossils dating back about 550 million years
- Five exhibitions on the geology, culture and people of the area
- Former Saint-Joseph convent and former silk mill
- Play trail for children, including a sensory trail for ages 2 to 6
- Shop selling local craft items
Vaste collectie
- Expositions permanentes – Five exhibitions on the geology, archaeology, ethnography and medicine of the Les Vans area.
- Opgericht
- 1875
- Beheerder
- Commune des Vans
Toegangsprijzen & kortingen
| Volwassenen | € 3 |
|---|---|
| Met korting | € 2,50Groups of more than 10 people, holders of the Monts d’Ardèche Regional Nature Park pass, customers of Gîtes de France, holders of the Carte Pass’ of the Cèze-Cévennes tourist office |
| Kinderen & jongeren | gratisgratis t/m 12 jaar · Free up to age 12. |
| Groepen (vanaf 11 pers.) | € 2,50 p.p.Reduced rate for groups of more than 10 people, by reservation. |
Payment in cash or by cheque.
Toegankelijkheid
- Deels rolstoeltoegankelijk
- Lift: geen informatie
- Aangepast toilet: geen informatie
- Gehandicaptenparkeerplaats: geen informatie
- Hulphonden welkom: geen informatie
- Tastmodellen / voelbare objecten
- Rondleidingen in gebarentaal: geen informatie
- Informatie in eenvoudige taal: geen informatie
- Audiodescriptie: geen informatie
Wheelchair-accessible with assistance, according to the tourist office’s listing. Sensory trail with touch boxes for ages 2 to 6.
Kinderen & gezin
Erg geschikt voor kinderen & gezinnen
| Bezoekduur | ca. 60 min. |
|---|---|
| Toegang kinderen | gratis t/m 12 jaar |
- Gezinsrondleidingen & workshops
- Speurtocht, doeboekje of kinderaudiotour
- Doe- en voelstations
- Kinderwagenvriendelijk
A different play trail each opening day (investigation into the history of Les Vans, mystery word, gold nugget hunt, dinosaur trail) and a sensory trail for ages 2 to 6. Themed workshops on Wednesdays. Accessible with a stroller.
Bereikbaarheid & parkeren
Met de auto
Parkeerplaats aanwezig
Signposted parking, including spaces for coaches and motorhomes, according to the tourist office’s listing.
The museum is in the visitor centre building, 4 rue du Couvent, on the edge of the historic centre.
Route plannenService & horeca
- Museumwinkel
Shop selling local craft items. Shaded picnic area and toilets according to the tourist office’s listing. Animals not allowed.
Evenementen & zaalverhuur
Het museum heeft hierover geen informatie gepubliceerd.
Je bezoek plannen
| Rondleidingen | ja · duur ca. 60 min. |
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| Aanbod voor scholen | ja |
| Goed om te weten | Guided tours of the exhibitions are available on request and by reservation, for groups of at least 5 people (about 1 hour). Groups and schools are welcome all year round by reservation. According to the tourist office, the average duration of an individual visit is about 1 hour. |
