L'Arche des Métiers

It is in the building of an old tannery, in the old town of Cheylard, that L'Arche des Métiers invites you on a great journey to the heart of industrial know-how and scientific knowledge. This city of sciences with a strong rural character is a place of activities and exhibitions open to all, young and old. With pride, L'Arche des Métiers creates a qualitative and demanding dialogue between sciences and the public... To share pleasure, curiosity, the emotions of discovery... To stimulate critical thinking and better understand the world and its complexity, as well as society and its transitions.

Exhibitions, workshops and events, experimental shows and interactive games, conferences and debates, access to digital culture... L'Arche des Métiers brings together and offers a multitude of educational initiatives each year to make science accessible, to understand it better, to become familiar with it. with its challenges and also to experiment, discover and marvel!

With the 2026 temporary exhibition, "Seeds: How Do Plants Grow?", immerse yourself in the plant world with fun games, experiments, and challenges to discover the many strategies plants employ, from seed to flower... all the way to pollination. Suitable for ages 8 and up, with a dedicated area for 3-6 year olds, it's the perfect activity for families and friends!

Any child under 6 must be accompanied by an adult.
Opening as the program progresses.