Museum

Ecomusée Maison de Pays en Bresse

lieu dit Montaplan

ferme du XVéme siècle
Jean-Paul Maïtre
Description

12 Hectares, 5 typical buildings, 12 rooms to visit and thousands of objects from the era of the daily life of Bresse farmers, their know-how, tools, farm machinery, traditional costumes...

The history of this community museum is incredible: the five traditional buildings were saved from destruction, completely dismantled and rebuilt identically on a new site. Come and discover a 15th-century farmhouse, a 17th-century farmhouse, a former tile factory...
Precious testimonies of rural life through the ages allow you to discover or re-discover the life of yesteryear and the history of Bresse. A small barefoot trail, wooden games and a woodland park provide an opportunity to recharge your batteries with the flora and fauna of Bresse.
Visits are free, with last admission 1h15 before closing time. A games booklet is available for children. Family workshops are offered during school vacations.

Ouverture

From 01/04 to 31/05/2025
Opening hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 1.30 pm and 5 pm.

From 01/06 to 29/06/2025
Opening hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 1.30 pm and 5 pm. On Sunday between 2 pm and 6 pm.

From 01/07 to 31/08/2025
Opening hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 1.30 pm and 6 pm. On Sunday between 2 pm and 6 pm.

From 02/09 to 30/09/2025
Opening hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 1.30 pm and 5 pm. On Sunday between 2 pm and 6 pm.

From 01/10 to 31/10/2025
Opening hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 1.30 pm and 5 pm.

Tarifs

Adult: 8 €
Child: 3.50 €
Student: 4 €
Job seeker: 4 €.

Free entry for children < 7 years, press, the drivers, children accompanied by an adult.
Group rate available for > 10 people.

Contact et accès
100 route de Bourg
lieu dit Montaplan
01370 Saint-Étienne-du-Bois
Ain (1)
Informations complémentaires
Équipements
  • Free car park
  • Coach parking
  • Parking nearby
  • Covered picnic area
  • Car park
  • Picnic area
Activités
  • Temporary exhibition
  • Activity
  • Children's entertainment
  • Product tasting
Moyen de Paiement
  • Check
  • Cash
  • Bank/credit card
  • Travellers Cheque
Langues parlées
  • English
  • French
Langues de visite
  • French
Animaux
  • Acceptés : Pets kept on a leash and clean!
Visite
  • Durée moyenne (individuels) : 120 min

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