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Espace Alu
The aluminium museum tells over 100 years of the valley's industry: self-guided visit at €8, audio-guide, guided tours — and a fully accessible building.
At a glance
Type
Industrial-history museum
Access
Paid: €8 adult, €4 child (7-18), €6 reduced; free under 7
Best season
Summer (6 July – 30 August 2026); in spring, reservation only
Town
Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne
Wheelchair access
Accessible Source: patrimoines.savoie.fr
What is Espace Alu
'La Maurienne et l'aluminium, c'est toute une histoire !' The Espace Alu, on the church square of Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, traces more than 100 years of aluminium industry in the valley.
The self-guided visit costs €8 per adult, €4 per child aged 7-18, €6 reduced — free under 7. The audio-guide adds €1; the 'les essentiels' guided tour is €10 adult and €6 child.
The 2026 hours published by the Département: from 6 July to 30 August, Monday-Friday 10:00–13:00 and 14:00–19:00, weekends and holidays 10:00–13:00 and 14:00–18:30; then from 31 August to 11 September, Monday-Friday 14:00–18:00, closed holidays. In spring (7 March – 14 June), the museum opened by reservation only — guided visit, expert visit, escape game or birthdays. The site and building are fully accessible, by wheelchair without assistance.
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Practical
Practical information
Address
Place de l'église, 73140 Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne View on map
Prices
€8 adult, €4 child 7-18, €6 reduced, free under 7
Summer 2026
6 July – 30 August: Mon-Fri 10:00–13:00 / 14:00–19:00; weekends and holidays to 18:30
Spring
7 March – 14 June: reservation only
Accessibility
Fully accessible, wheelchair without assistance (official source)
When to visit
When to visit
Summer for the full hours (6 July – 30 August 2026). Off season, check the museum's site — in spring 2026 everything ran on reservation.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much is entry?
Self-guided visit: €8 adult, €4 child (7-18), €6 reduced, free under 7. Audio-guide: +€1. 'Les essentiels' guided tour: €10 adult, €6 child.
What are the summer 2026 hours?
From 6 July to 30 August: Monday-Friday 10:00–13:00 and 14:00–19:00; weekends and holidays 10:00–13:00 and 14:00–18:30. From 31 August to 11 September: Monday-Friday 14:00–18:00, closed holidays.
Can you visit in spring?
From 7 March to 14 June the museum opened by reservation only: guided visit, expert visit, escape game or children's birthdays — the régime published by the museum itself.
Is the museum wheelchair accessible?
Yes: 'Site, bâtiment totalement accessible. Accessible en fauteuil roulant en autonomie', per the departmental listing.
What does the museum cover?
Over 100 years of aluminium history in the Maurienne: electrometallurgy, the valley's plants and the lives built around them.
Sources
Sources & verification
Multi-source verification at publication. Information may change — confirm with the official operator before travelling.
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