Located in a 16th century house, the museum retraces nearly 15 centuries of history in Saint-Chef: the origins of the abbey, the interpretation of the Romanesque frescoes in the church, the local traditions and famous people born in the area Louis Seigner et Frédéric Dard)
The Heritage Museum is a museum accessible to all, thanks in particular to the richness of its information: models, films, reconstructions, CD-ROMs and explanatory booklets. Saint-Chef can hold no more secrets from you... In the heart of one of the most prestigious Dauphiné abbeys, the permanent exhibition presents, through models, CD-ROM and film, the history of the abbey and offers an interpretation of the beautiful frescoes in the chapel of angels (some of the richest evidence of Romanesque art in France). It also takes a look at the traditions of this Balmes Dauphinoises village (vineyard, adobe architecture, patois). Such an appeal certainly left its mark on famous people born in the area (Marius Riollet the writer, the actor Louis Seigner, and Frédéric Dard).
The new interactive terminal on Louis Seigner and Frédéric Dard in the last room of the museum, allows visitors to gain a deeper knowledge of these two characters.

Period of opening : From 09/04 to 11/06
Opening hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm. On Thursday and Sunday between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed on Monday.
Closed exceptionally on May 1st.

From 12/06 to 18/09/2022
Opening hours on Tuesday and Sunday between 2 pm and 6 pm. On Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 9.30 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.

From 19/09 to 30/09
Opening hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday between 10 am and 12 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm. On Thursday and Sunday between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed on Monday.

From 01/10 to 31/10/2022 between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed on Monday.

From 01/11/2022 to 31/03/2023, daily.

Prices : Free entry. Guided tour of the museum: €5 per person.
Access : A3, exit 7 for Isle d'Abeau Centre'
Follow signs for Morestel, then Saint-Chef