Museum
in Saint-Alban-Auriolles

Mas Daudet musée & parc

Visit an authentic Ardèche farmhouse, family property of Alphonse Daudet
(French writer 1840-1897). Discover the agricultural life of yesteryear, silkworm breeding as well as the author of Mr. Seguin's goat.
.The Museum: a rich and dynamic visit
Free visit (NL/GER/GB/FR) or guided visit (FR)
Travel back in time by visiting this place with its remarkable architecture and collections.
In the cellars and the work yard, relive the gestures and know-how of our ancestors (distilling alcohol, beating iron, pressing olives, shelling chestnuts, etc.) then in the living silkworm nursery, enter the world of the silkworm, from egg to butterfly. Then in the bourgeois salons, let yourself be guided by Alphonse Daudet: his fine writing, his family, his youthful escapades are all opportunities to discover the author of the Letters from my Windmill (portraits, correspondence, personal effects, etc.).
Surveys for children during the visit: 3-6 years old and 6-11 years old and teenagers (NL/GER/GB/FR)
The park: a corner of preserved nature to discover, have fun and stroll.
Discovery trail of the agricultural estate in the 19th century, Fig garden, Nature play area (5-12 years), Playground 2-6 years. A local produce shop, A picnic area, Ice cream bar, snack in July/August, Family treasure hunt to Labeaume (sheets for 4 to 12 year olds), Walk and Belvedere to the characterful village of Labeaume (on foot or by bike),
“Establishment selected by “The Ardèche tasty stages”

Investigations for children during the visit (NL/GER/GB/FR) • 7-11 years: “But who stole Alphonse’s glasses”. • 3-6 years: “Léon, Albert, Carou and Blanquette do as they please”. ⦁ Randoland (circuit sheets designed as a treasure hunt to motivate children from 4 to 12 years old throughout the tour). No more walks where children drag their feet. To download from the museum website or pick up at reception (free) ⦁ Day idea: In the morning visit the Museum then discover the park and games – Picnic – then afternoon walk to the Belvédère on the Gorges and the village of character of Labeaume swimming break and return to the museum. ⦁ Afternoon idea: Visit the museum and family walk to the Belvédère sur les Gorges and the characterful village of Labeaume for a snack break and return to the museum to enjoy the playground. ⦁ In July/August, small snack to eat on site or take away on a walk ⦁ Partner of the PASS ARDECHE
Further information :
Number of rooms: 11
Motorhome parking permitted
Changing table
Minimum number of people for group rate
Services for cyclists

Bicycle pump, inner tube, small tools, charging station

Services for children

Museum Investigations: Albert, Garou and Blanquette (3/6 years), Games for the little ones who are a bit big (6/7 years), Who stole Alphonse's wallet? (7/11 years), What a mess! (Teens)

We speak: Dutch, German, English, French

Themes:

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

Location details

710 chemin de la Vignasse: on the D208 between the village of St Alban and the hamlet of Auriolles. Turn at the "Le Mas du Sartre" campsite and go up for 1 km.
  • In the countryside
  • Mountain view
  • Isolated
  • River at -5 km
  • Village at -2 km
  • On a farm
  • GR route within 1 km

Costumed

Average duration of the individual visit: 60 min.
Average duration of the group visit: 60 min.
Minimum age required: 2 years old
Maximum age allowed: 99 years
Minimum group size: 20 people
Minimum group size: 100 people

Customers

Suitable for: School groups, Children aged 3 to 5, Summer camp groups, Children aged 6 to 12, Cyclists, Young people aged 13 to 17, Special families with children, Hikers, Motorcyclists, Special rate for disabled people, Mountain bikers, Groups, Business/incentive groups, Special rate for students

Language(s) of the visit

German, English, French, Dutch

Individual visit services

  • Unguided individual tours permanently
  • Permanent individual guided tours

Group visit services

  • Unguided group visits on request
  • Guided group tours on request

Opening

Opening hours from April 01 to October 31, 2025
MondayOpen from 10:30 a.m. to 18:30 p.m.
TuesdayOpen from 10:30 a.m. to 18:30 p.m.
WednesdayOpen from 10:30 a.m. to 18:30 p.m.
ThursdayOpen from 10:30 a.m. to 18:30 p.m.
FridayOpen from 10:30 a.m. to 18:30 p.m.
SundayOpening hours 14 pm - 18 PM

Pricing

PricingMin.Max.
Adult
7 €Not disclosed
Reduced price
4,50 €6,30 €
Kids
5 €Not disclosed
Guided tour +€1,50
Free for children under: 5 years old

Payment methods

  • Bank / credit card
  • Cheque
  • Classic Holiday Vouchers
  • Cash
  • Pass'Région

Services

Equipment

  • Restaurant
  • Private parking lot
  • Coach parking
  • Parking in the area
  • Parking
  • Public toilets
  • Bar
  • Sustainable development equipment
  • Waste management
  • Playground
  • Picnic area.
  • Show room
  • Library
  • Air-conditioning
  • Elevator
  • Toilet
  • Shelters for bikes or mountain bikes

Services

  • Pet Friendly
  • Educational visits
  • Coach access
  • Theme visit
  • Boutique
  • Drop off on site for groups
  • Permanent animator
  • Tourist Documentation
  • Tourist information
  • Reservation of services
  • Restaurant
  • Guided tours
  • Fast food

Activities on site

  • Botanical route
  • Temporary exhibitions

Home animals

Animals are accepted

Accessible tourism

Adapted service: Adapted services for mental disabilities, Wheelchair accessible with assistance, Wheelchair accessible independently, Hard surface, Level path, Clear circulation area, Elevator meeting standards, Furniture/reception counter adapted for people in wheelchairs, WC + grab bar + circulation space, Site, building fully accessible, Possibility of dropping someone off in front of the site

Linked offers

On the spot…

From 7 € / adult

Address

710 chemin de la Vignasse
07120 Saint-Alban-Auriolles
How do I get there?
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