What to do and visit in Maurienne?

Here are three suggested visits to enhance your mountain vacation in Maurienne!

Three ideas to visit in Maurienne

The Opinel Museum

You will become knowledgeable about the famous Savoyard knife by visiting this museum installed in the former Opinel cutlery. On the program: video, manufacturing process and of course, shop where you can find a wide range of Opinel knives. You can even have your favorite knife personalized!

📍 Address: 25 rue Jean Jaurès, 73300 Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
⏰ Hours: open all year. January to June + September to December: Monday to Saturday; July and August: every day.
💻 Website: www.opinel.com/musee
💶 Price: free entry
 

The Esseillon Barrier

Built at the beginning of the 19th century to protect the ancient kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia from France, the Esseillon Barrier is made up of five imposing forts, three of which have been restored. Several options to find out:

• A fortified heritage interpretation center
• Three routes to complete independently: Savoyard Discovery Walk, Guided tour of the forts and The builders' trail

📍 Address: Aussois
💻 More information: http://www.maurienne-tourisme.com/decouverte/les-incontournables/barriere-de-lesseillon/
 

The Aluminum Space

This museum looks back at the time when the Maurienne valley was nicknamed the “aluminum valley”. Six factories were in fact in operation in 1892 and 1907. Discover more than 800 objects from different themes: toys, sports, household appliances...

📍 Address: Place de l’Église, 73140 Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne
⏰ Opening hours: open all year round, precise opening hours can be consulted on the website
💻 Address: https://espacealu.fr/Accueil.htm
💶 Prices: €8 (adult); 4€ (7 to 18 years old); Free for children under 7 years
 

Your hotel in the Maurienne valley

For a fun and comfortable vacation in the mountains, head to our 3-star hotel in the Maurienne valley!

We offer 52 rooms and apartments decorated in forest green tones:

• Double room
• Twin room
• Triple room
• Quadruple room
• Fully equipped apartment that can accommodate up to 5 people

All are equipped with queen-size beds or single beds, a courtesy tray and a 55-inch flat screen TV with Chromecast.

Book your stay in our hotel in the Maurienne Valley without delay!