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!
From 18/12/2022 to 30/04/2023 between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed Monday and Saturday.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st and December 25th.
Animals
Animaux :
Refused
Adapted Tourism
TourismeAdapte
Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities
Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
Even flooring with no obstacles
Doors >=77 cm wide
WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
Site, building totally accessible
Prices
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.
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
