Thanks to its remains and many legends, Lake Paladru has always been able to feed the imagination of its visitors. It was only during the 19th century, with the discoveries of Ernest Chantre, and the 20th century, with the excavations of Hyppolite Müller, that the history of the first archaeological sites, which emerged from the waters of the lake, was revealed.
Over the years, the work of archaeologists escalated and became more specific. It was in 1972 that the archaeological sites of Lake Paladru received both national and international recognition. The lake soon became a site of experimentation for innovative excavation techniques, as well as a unique site in France, for the rarity of its findings.
The museum is a history of encounters, sharing, discoveries, secrets and ideas which intertwine in and around the lake. It is also a history of a village and its inhabitants, all of whom, in one way or another, have encountered the lake and its history.
Ouverture
From November to March: the museum is open on Saturday and Sunday; and during school holidays in zone A from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 30 p.m. to 14 p.m. In July-August: every day from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m. From April to June and from September to October: Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m.
Exceptional closure on January 13 and 14, 2024 (reopening on the 21th). Annual closures: January 1, May 1 and December 25
Tarifs
Full price: €5 (Combined ticket for the 2 museums - MALP and Mainssieux museum) Reduced price: €2 (children aged 10 to 18, recipients of social minima, students, disabled people, job seekers). Free entry for children < 10 years.
Free admission, for all, the 1st Sunday of the month. Groups, contact us.
Entrée gratuite, pour tous, le 1er dimanche du mois. Groupes, nous consulter.
Contact et accès 51 rue du musée 38850 Villages du lac de Paladru Isère (38)
