The Old Customs House

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Presentation

Open the door of Châtel's Old Customs House to discover a different side to this cross-border region.
Children and adults will enjoy 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. With lots of eyewitness accounts and a fascinating exhibition packed with documents and illustrations, the Old Customs House tells the story of a picturesque world full of surprises!

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!
Shuttle line 4, stop "Les Fioles".
Parking nearby.
OpeningsFrom 18/06 to 02/07/2023
Opening hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Schedules of guided tour on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 3.30 pm and 4.30 pm.
Schedules of last entrance on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday at 5.15 pm.
Closed Monday and Saturday.

From 03/07 to 15/09/2023
Opening hours on Tuesday and Thursday between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm. On Wednesday and Friday between 2 pm and 7 pm. On Sunday between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Schedules of guided tour on Tuesday and Thursday between 3.30 pm and 4.30 pm. On Wednesday between 6 pm and 7 pm.
Schedules of last entrance on Tuesday and Thursday at 11.15 am and at 5.15 pm. On Wednesday and Friday at 6.15 pm. On Sunday at 5.15 pm.
Closed Monday and Saturday.
OpeningsFrom 18/06 to 02/07/2023
Opening hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Schedules of guided tour on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 3.30 pm and 4.30 pm.
Schedules of last entrance on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday at 5.15 pm.
Closed Monday and Saturday.

From 03/07 to 15/09/2023
Opening hours on Tuesday and Thursday between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm. On Wednesday and Friday between 2 pm and 7 pm. On Sunday between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Schedules of guided tour on Tuesday and Thursday between 3.30 pm and 4.30 pm. On Wednesday between 6 pm and 7 pm.
Schedules of last entrance on Tuesday and Thursday at 11.15 am and at 5.15 pm. On Wednesday and Friday at 6.15 pm. On Sunday at 5.15 pm.
Closed Monday and Saturday.
Labels
  • Criteres internes :
    • Réductions Multi Pass
Practical informations
  • Services :
    • 10 people min per group
    • 23 people max per group
  • Accessibility criteria for people with reduced mobility :
    • Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
    • Site, building totally accessible
    • WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
    • Even flooring with no obstacles
    • Doors >=77 cm wide
  • Documentation language(s) :
    • English
    • French
    • Dutch
    • German
    • Italian
  • Tour language(s) :
    • French
Category
  • Shop :
    • Shop
  • Entertainment :
    • Children's entertainment
    • Temporary exhibition
On-site Services
  • Parking :
    • Parking
  • Leisure facilities :
    • Picnic area
    • Play area
  • Interior facilities :
    • Toilets
    • Lift
  • Help for client/transport :
    • Coach access
  • Cultural leisure facilities :
    • Exhibition space

Tarifs

Adult: 4.50 €
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: €4.50
Children (8-15yrs old): €3.50, up to 7yrs free of charge.
Supplement for guided visit: €2/adult
Family: €3.50 per person (1 adult + 1 child)
Group: €3.50 / pers (10 people min. adult or child)

Discounts with the Multi Pass (summer):
Adult: €3
Children (8-15yrs old): €2.50.
  • Payment methods :
    • Bank/credit card
    • Cheque
    • Cash
    • Credit transfer
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Contact us
The Old Customs House
1277, route de Vonnes
74390
Châtel
mail / message
Phone : +33 4 50 71 75 11
Phone : +33 4 57 26 90 04
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  • Spoken language(s) :
    • French
    • English

Location

Shuttle line 4, stop "Les Fioles".
Parking nearby.
Additional location
  • Environments :
    • Near shuttle stop
    • Mountain location
    • Ski resort
    • Village < 2 km away
    • Waterside
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  • Parking :
    • Parking