This 2500m² museum retraces the universe of automobiles, motorbikes and bicycles in the unique and magical setting of a castle on the banks of the Saône, a 15th century. castle belonging to the former Counts of Lyon.
Created by Henri Malartre in 1959, it became one of Lyon's museums in 1972. Henri Malartre (1905-2005) was the son of Victor Malartre, an automobile enthusiast who ran a local boiler-making and steel frame business. There are 150 cars in the château, dating from 1890 to 1986, 20 of which are unique models. On the first and second floors: 40 motorbikes from 1903 to 1955 and 31 bicycles from 1818 to 1960. Gordini Hall: racing cars Public Transport Hall: trams, trains, the "Ficelle" funicular from Fourvière. More than 120 period posters, engines and old accessories (nearly 1000 collector's items).
Shop. Children's games and picnic area. 3-hectare park (events are organized on certain Sundays of the month).
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Included Lyon City Card & Lyon City Card 365
Ouverture
Every day throughout the year between 10.30 am and 6 pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Closed exceptionally on January 1st and December 25th. Open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. the third Friday of every month. In January, only open Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tarifs
Adult: from 6 € Student: from 4 € Group adults: 55 to 320 € Group children: 30 to 135 € Set price group adults: 80 to 160 €.
Free entry for children < 18 years, Job-seeker, disabled people and accompanying persons.
Free with Lyon City Card City Museum Card 25 €/year Culture Card: € 38/year Youth card Culture (18-25 years): € 15/year.
Contact et accès Château de Rochetaillée-sur-Saône 645, rue du Musée 69270 Rochetaillée-sur-Saône Rhône (69)
