House of Geology and Geopark

  • Cultural
  • Cultural centre
Elevation : 1100m
Route Nationale 94, Le Clos du Vas, 05100 Puy-Saint-André
At the gates of Briançon, the Geology and Géoparc House welcomes you to introduce you and make discover the local geology. Temporary exhibitions, lectures, animations. Groups on reservation.
The House of Geology and Geopark presents the geological riches of Briançonnais. It has two museum spaces: the outdoor geodrome which retraces the geological history of the Alps along a path, and the indoor museum with many educational and interactive tools (including a touch pad for a video-assisted visit). A projection room completes the visit by offering films on the local geology. Events, field trips and conferences are offered throughout the year.

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

Services

Car park

Accessibility

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

Rates

Free entry.

Payment methods

Payment methods

Payment methods

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

Groups (Max capacity)

Groups (Max capacity)
  • 30 Maximum number of people

Accepted customers

Accepted customers

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

Medias

Medias

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Location

Location

House of Geology and Geopark
Elevation : 1100m
Route Nationale 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
  • Close to a public transportation
  • Bus stop < 500 m
  • Village 2 km away

Nearby

Nearby

Updated on 16 September 2025 at 10:53
by Office de tourisme des Hautes Vallées - La Grave - La Clarée - L'Izoard
(Offer identifier : 745608)
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