Museum

à Vals-les-Bains

Maison Champanhet : Musée des savoir-faire ardéchois

At the crossroads of traditions and know-how, this museum space invites you on an astonishing cultural and heritage journey in the high Cévennes of Ardèche.
Are you coming with children? Ask for the game booklet at reception.

In a beautiful residence renovated in the 18th century, go back in time to meet a great Valsoise family, discover the history of the spa resort and the mineral waters of Vals-les-Bains but also the know-how of the inhabitants of the high Cévennes of Ardèche illustrated by numerous period documents.
Over 300 m² and two levels, models, reconstructions, video films and collection material reveal a secret, authentic and lively Ardèche.
The game booklet allows a visit at child's height (from 7 years old).

Visit: 1 hour – Guided tour: 1-30 hours by appointment.
Reception of schoolchildren by appointment, educational workshops according to the cycles.

Further information :

The Champanhet house is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Parking: 2 disabled parking spaces (1 in front of the Museum and 1 next to the Town Hall).

Access for people with reduced mobility and strollers: access via rue Jean Jaurès, then take the footbridge. Inside, access to the upper floor via the elevator.

We speak: Italian, German, English, French

Certifications & Labels

Maison Champanhet: Museum of Ardèche know-how
Maison Champanhet: Museum of Ardèche know-how

Establishment labeled Quality Tourism!

The Qualité Tourisme™ label is an official mark that guarantees a warm welcome, quality services, and attentive support throughout your visit. It ensures a well-organized experience in a place where everything is done to ensure visitor satisfaction. A reliable guide for a worry-free stay.

  • Vineyards & Discoveries label
  • Tourism Quality ™
  • Values ​​Regional Natural Park
  • Sanitary charters and other sanitary reception facilities

Themes

  • History
  • Science and technology
  • local tradition
  • Arts and culture
  • famous men
  • Agriculture rural world
  • Crafts
  • Popular arts and traditions
  • Local history

Visit

Average duration of individual visit: 60 min.

Average duration of the group visit: 60 min.

Minimum group size: 12 people

Minimum group size: 30 people

To accompany you throughout the visit, we recommend downloading your guide, or the game booklet if you are with your family.

(We can also lend you some on site of course!)

Customers

Suitable for: Families with children, Teenagers, Groups

Language(s) of the visit

English French

Tour services

  • Unguided individual tours permanently
  • Guided individual tours on request
  • Unguided group tours permanently
  • Guided group tours on request

Opening

From 06/07 to 31/08, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and public holidays from 10am to 18pm. Sunday from 9am to 12:30pm.
Last entry times: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and public holidays at 17pm. Sunday at 11:30am.

From 01/09 to 31/10, Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 13 p.m. and 14 p.m. to 17 p.m.

From 01/11 to 31/12/2026, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am to 13pm and from 14pm to 17pm. Thursday from 10am to 13pm.
Closed on December 25th and January 1st.

Opening hours from September 01 to October 31, 2026
MondayOpen from 10 am to 13 pm and from 14 pm to 17 pm
TuesdayOpen from 10 am to 13 pm and from 14 pm to 17 pm
WednesdayOpen from 10 am to 13 pm and from 14 pm to 17 pm
ThursdayOpen from 10 am to 13 pm and from 14 pm to 17 pm
FridayOpen from 10 am to 13 pm and from 14 pm to 17 pm
SaturdayOpen from 10 am to 13 pm and from 14 pm to 17 pm
Opening hours from November 01 to December 31, 2026
MondayOpen from 10 am to 13 pm and from 14 pm to 17 pm
TuesdayOpen from 10 am to 13 pm and from 14 pm to 17 pm
WednesdayOpen from 10 am to 13 pm and from 14 pm to 17 pm
ThursdayOpen from 10:13 am to XNUMX:XNUMX pm
FridayOpen from 10 am to 13 pm and from 14 pm to 17 pm

Closed on December 25th and January 1st

Opening hours from July 06 to August 31, 2027
MondayOpen from 10:18 am to XNUMX:XNUMX pm
TuesdayOpen from 10:18 am to XNUMX:XNUMX pm
WednesdayOpen from 10:18 am to XNUMX:XNUMX pm
ThursdayOpen from 10:18 am to XNUMX:XNUMX pm
FridayOpen from 10:18 am to XNUMX:XNUMX pm
SaturdayOpen from 10:18 am to XNUMX:XNUMX pm
SundayOpen from 09 am to 12:30 pm
HolidaysOpen from 10:18 am to XNUMX:XNUMX pm

Exceptional Closure(s)

  • 26/12/2025
  • 27/12/2025
  • 02/01/2026
  • 03/01/2026

Prices

PricesMin.Max.
Adult
3,50 €Not disclosed
Reduced price

3 €Not disclosed
Child

3 €Not disclosed
Adult group

3 €Not disclosed

Guided tours for groups (adults, schools, leisure centers, etc.): please contact us

Free for children under 5 years old

Payment methods

  • Cheque
  • Cash
  • Bank transfer

Services

Equipment

  • Screening Room
  • Coach parking
  • Parking in the area
  • Parking
  • Elevator
  • Toilet

Services

  • Educational visits
  • Motorhomes allowed
  • Shop
  • Wifi Internet access
  • Tourist routes
  • Tourist documentation
  • Tourist information
  • Reservation of services
  • Guided tours

Activities on site

  • Temporary exhibitions

Home animals

Pets are not accepted

Accessible tourism

Accessible facilities: Wheelchair accessible with assistance, compliant elevator, toilet with grab bar and maneuvering space

From €3,50 / adult

Address

7 rue Jean Jaurès
07600 Vals-les-Bains

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