Guided tour of the Old Customs House
From Sunday 15 to Friday 27 June 2025
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
15:30 to 16:30
From Saturday 28 June to Sunday 31 August 2025
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location : La Vieille Douane
Presentation
Let us tell you about the sometimes incredible adventures of the customs officers and smugglers of yesteryear.
The old customs house has been converted into a cultural tourist attraction, showing visitors a different side to this border region. Children and adults will find this a fascinating trip back in time, learning about the game of cat and mouse that went on between the smugglers and the customs officers (known as 'gabelous') in the mountains of the Portes du Soleil before the advent of winter sports. Packed with anecdotes, local witness accounts and customs archives, the Old Customs House provides a picturesque, entertaining and richly documented and illustrated account of our local history. And there are lots of surprises in store!
New temporary exhibition: "The Old Customs House celebrates its 10th anniversary".
From its construction in the 1920s to the departure of the last customs officers in 2009 and the first visits to the interpretation centre, a lot has happened at the Châtel customs house! For the 10th anniversary of its opening, the Old Customs House has many surprises in store for you, as well as a brand new temporary exhibition looking back at the history of the building and the brigade that occupied these premises!
Groups are welcome all year-round on advanced booking.
Outside the guided tour times, the Old Customs House is open to the public.
New temporary exhibition: "The Old Customs House celebrates its 10th anniversary".
From its construction in the 1920s to the departure of the last customs officers in 2009 and the first visits to the interpretation centre, a lot has happened at the Châtel customs house! For the 10th anniversary of its opening, the Old Customs House has many surprises in store for you, as well as a brand new temporary exhibition looking back at the history of the building and the brigade that occupied these premises!
Groups are welcome all year-round on advanced booking.
Outside the guided tour times, the Old Customs House is open to the public.
OpeningsFrom 15/06 to 27/06/2025, every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 3.30 pm and 4.30 pm.
From 28/06 to 31/08/2025
Opening hours on Tuesday and Thursday between 3.30 pm and 4.30 pm. On Wednesday between 6 pm and 7 pm.
From 28/06 to 31/08/2025
Opening hours on Tuesday and Thursday between 3.30 pm and 4.30 pm. On Wednesday between 6 pm and 7 pm.
General information
- Accessibility criteria for people with reduced mobility :
- Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
Event details
- Cultural and artistic :
- Guided tour
- Art and culture :
- Historic
Proposed service(s)
- Services :
- 23 people max per group
- 10 people min per group
- 4 people minimum
To know
RecommandationGroup: 10 people minimum.
Reservation extra informationBy reservation, a minimum of 4 people is required for the tour to take place.
Tarifs
| Fares | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| 22/12/2024 - 27/04/2025 | ||
| Adult | 6.50€ | |
| Child (8-15 years) | 3.50€ | |
| Group adults | 3.50€ | |
| Group children | 3.50€ | |
| 15/06/2025 - 31/08/2025 | ||
| Adult | 6.50€ | |
| Child (8-15 years) | 3.50€ | |
| Group adults | 3.50€ | |
| Group children | 3.50€ | |
From 22/12/2024 to 27/04/2025
Adult: 6.50 €, Child : 3.50 €, Group adults: 3.50 €, Group children : 3.50 €.
From 15/06 to 31/08/2025
Adult: 6.50 €, Child : 3.50 €, Group adults: 3.50 €, Group children : 3.50 €.
Free entry for children < 8 years.
Child entry valid for 8 - 15 years.
Group rate available for > 10 people.
Adult: 6.50 €, Child : 3.50 €, Group adults: 3.50 €, Group children : 3.50 €.
From 15/06 to 31/08/2025
Adult: 6.50 €, Child : 3.50 €, Group adults: 3.50 €, Group children : 3.50 €.
Free entry for children < 8 years.
Child entry valid for 8 - 15 years.
Group rate available for > 10 people.
- Payment methods :
Event Organizer
La Vieille Douane
Phone : +33 4 50 71 75 11
Phone : +33 4 57 26 90 04
Location
La Vieille Douane
1277, route de Vonnes
74390
Châtel
- Spoken language(s) :
Location
Parking with place for disabled person.
Stop shuttle nearby: line 4 stop Les Fioles (summer and winter seasons) .
Stop shuttle nearby: line 4 stop Les Fioles (summer and winter seasons) .
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