A propos
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: "Everything to declare!... from the customs office to the smuggling museum".
From its construction in the 1920s to the departure of the last gabelous in 2009 and the first visits to the interpretation centre, a lot has happened at the Châtel customs office! This unique temporary exhibition tells the anecdotes of the former gabelous who occupied these premises for almost a century!
There are also activities on offer during the tourist season, including an investigation game for children, secret operations for the whole family and guided outings. There's something for everyone!
Services & Equipement
- Play area
- Picnic area
- Lift
- Toilets
- Exhibition space
- Parking nearby
- Educational visits
- Coach access
- Shop
- Guided tours
Ouverture
From 22/12/2024 to 27/04/2025
Opening hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Guided tour on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 3.30 pm and 4.30 pm.
Closed Monday and Saturday.
From 15/06 to 27/06/2025 between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed Monday and Saturday.
From 28/06 to 31/08/2025
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.
Guided tour on Tuesday and Thursday between 3.30 pm and 4.30 pm. On Wednesday between 6 pm and 7 pm.
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.
Tarifs
Gratuité Pass Pro tourisme
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.
Supplement for guided visit: €2/adult
Family: €3.50 per person (1 adult + 1 child)
Groups of adults or children on self-guided or guided tours (by reservation, min. 10
people): €3.50.
One accompanying adult free for every 10 children enrolled.
Discounts with the Multi Pass (summer):
Adult: €3
Children (8-15yrs old): €2.50.
Supplement for guided visit: €2/adult
Family: €3.50 per person (1 adult + 1 child)
Groups of adults or children on self-guided or guided tours (by reservation, min. 10
people): €3.50.
One accompanying adult free for every 10 children enrolled.
Discounts with the Multi Pass (summer):
Adult: €3
Children (8-15yrs old): €2.50
Modes de paiement
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- Cash
- Credit transfer
Complément accueil
Groups welcome all year round by reservation
Groupes
Nombre de personne minimum : 10
Nombre de personne maximum : 23
Langues parlées
- German
- English
- French
- Italian
- Dutch