House of Geology

  • Museum
  • Sciences and technology
  • Geology
Elevation : 1100m
164 route de la géologie, RN 94 - Le Clos du Vas, 05100 Puy-Saint-André
At the gateway to Briançon, the Maison de la Géologie et du Géoparc is a place dedicated to planet Earth within the Universe. Geology, planetarium, dinosaur exhibition, outdoor geodrome.
The Maison de la Géologie et du Géoparc presents the geological riches of the Briançonnais region. It has three museographic areas: - the outdoor geodrome, which retraces the geological history of the Alps along a pathway - the indoor museum, with its many educational and interactive tools. A projection room completes the museum, showing films on local geology. - a planetarium where you can learn about astronomy and make the connection between rocks and stars! Varied sessions all year round, for youngsters aged 3 and over and older visitors alike. A dinosaur exhibition completes the History of the Earth in the Universe: 4 life-size models of dinosaurs are on display at the Maison de la Géologie. Activities on offer: indoor museum and outdoor Geodrome, planetarium sessions, numerous conferences, events, guided field trips, training courses. Find out more about the activities on the website or on site. Groups on reservation. Guided tour: Maximum 30 persons. Animation / maximum 18 persons. Access to the outer Space (Géodrome) under the responsibility of the visitors.

Services

Car park
Lift

Accessibility

Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
Lift (80 x 130 cm) and door >= 77 cm
WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
Visual alarm with flash light

Rates

Free entry.
Free admission

Payment methods

CheckCheck
Bank/credit cardBank/credit card
CashCash
Travellers ChequeTravellers Cheque

Groups (Max capacity)

Groups (Max capacity)
  • 30 Maximum number of people

Accepted customers

  • Home school groups
  • High school
  • Cycle 3: elementary school (CM1, CM2)
  • Cycle 3: college (6th)
  • Cycle 4: middle School
  • Groups

Openings

From 8 April 2026 until 29 April 2026

From 8 April 2026 until 29 April 2026
Wednesday
14:00 - 17:00

Medias

centre briançonnais de géologie alpine
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Location

House of Geology
Elevation : 1100m
164 route de la géologie, RN 94 - Le Clos du Vas, 05100 Puy-Saint-André
  • www.maisondelageologie.fr

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Mountain view
  • Mountain location
  • Town outskirts
  • River 5 km away
  • Bus stop < 500 m
  • Close to a public transportation
  • Village 2 km away
Updated on 19 March 2026 at 11:27
by Office de tourisme des Hautes Vallées - La Grave - La Clarée - L'Izoard
(Offer identifier : 7115006)
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