Children and adults will enjoy a fascinating trip back in time, learning about the game of cat and mouse that went on between the smugglers and the customs officers (known as "gabelous") in the mountains of the Portes du Soleil before the advent of winter sports. With lots of eyewitness accounts and a fascinating exhibition packed with documents and illustrations, the Old Customs House tells the story of a picturesque world full of surprises!
New temporary exhibition: "Everything to declare!... from the customs office to the smuggling museum".
From its construction in the 1920s to the departure of the last gabelous in 2009 and the first visits to the interpretation centre, a lot has happened at the Châtel customs office! This unique temporary exhibition tells the anecdotes of the former gabelous who occupied these premises for almost a century!
There are also activities on offer during the tourist season, including an investigation game for children, secret operations for the whole family and guided outings. There's something for everyone!
- Interpretation Centre
The Old Customs House
Open the door of Châtel's Old Customs House to discover a different side to this cross-border region.
About
In Summer : 30% discount with a valid Multi Pass
MULTI PASS DISCOUNT | Adult or children entrance | 30%
Prices
From 17/12/2023 to 28/04/2024
Adult: 4.50 €
Child : 3.50 €
Group adults: 3.50 €
Group children : 3.50 €.
From 16/06 to 22/09/2024
Adult: 4.50 €
Child : 3.50 €
Group adults: 3.50 €
Group children : 3.50 €.
Free entry for children < 8 years.
Child entry valid for 8 - 15 years.
Group rate available for > 10 people.
Supplement for guided visit: €2/adult
Family: €3.50 per person (1 adult + 1 child)
Groups of adults or children on self-guided or guided tours (by reservation, min. 10
people): €3.50.
One accompanying adult free for every 10 children enrolled.
Discounts with the Multi Pass (summer):
Adult: €3
Children (8-15yrs old): €2.50.
Reception
Groups welcome all year round by reservation (minimum 4 people).
Opening
From 17/12/2023 to 28/04/2024
Opening hours between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Schedules of guided tour on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 3.30 pm and 4.30 pm.
Schedules of last entrance at 5.15 pm.
Closed Monday and Saturday.
- Educational visits
- Coach access
- Shop
- Parking
- Play area
- Picnic area
- Exhibition space
- Lift
- Toilets
- Temporary exhibition
- Children's entertainment
Proposed the guided visit
Contacts
Access
Shuttle line 4, stop "Les Fioles".
Parking nearby.
- Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
- Even flooring with no obstacles
- Doors >=77 cm wide
- WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
- Site, building totally accessible
- Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities
Audiosguides is equipped with a magnetic loop for the hearing-impaired people equipped with an adapted device.
Audiosguides is equipped with a contrasted keyboard for the partially-sighted persons.
