Museum

Des Pierres et des Hommes - archeological museum

Archaeology from Neolithic times to the present day.

Museum Des Pierres et des Hommes - archeological museum Aime-la-Plagne

About

Aime-la-Plagne (73210)

Animals not allowed

Unguided individual tours available permanently

Guided individual tours on request

Average duration of an individual visit : 01h00

Situated on Saint Sigismond hill, the museum presents local life from Neolithic times to the present day: prehistoric tools, funerary furniture, gallo-roman architecture, jewellery, pottery and coins that bear witness to the first occupation of the Tarentaise valley by man. These objects retrace the history of Aime, the Gallic town known as "Les Ceutrons", then in 21 B.C., capital of the Roman province called "Les Alpes Graies".
The story begins in the Neolithic period and runs through to the present day.

The museum is named after a former mayor of Aime who was a visionary and who anticipated the closing of the mines in La Plagne, getting together with other local communes to found the resort of La Plagne.

Nowadays, the Aime Historical and Archaeological Society manages the museum's collections and it is included in the 'Musée de France' classification. Tours and reception are carried out in conjunction with the Plagne Vallée tourist office.

SUMMER
3 July to 2 September, Monday to Saturday.
10am - 1pm & 2.30 - 6pm.
Flat rate: 4 €. Free for under 16s.

OUT OF THE SUMMER SEASON
Only open for guided tours and on request (4 people min.)

Guided tours year round on request
Visits on a continuous basis: July & August

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Summer offer: Pass'Partout (entry to St. Martin's Basilica / Chateau Montmayeur / Pierre Borrione museum), price 8€

Prices

From 03/07 to 02/09/2023
Full price: 4 € (Free for under 16s).

From 04/09/2023 to 28/06/2024
Full price: 6 € (Guided tours only).

Offre estivale : Pass’Partout (accès visite libre Basilique Saint Martin /Château Montmayeur / musée Pierre Borrione) au tarif de 8€.

Methods of payment accepted : Bank/credit card, Check, Travellers Cheque, Cash

Reception

Open to children

Animals not allowed

Languages spoken : French

Languages of documentation : English, French

Languages visits : French

Opening

From 03/07 to 02/09
Opening hours daily between 10 am and 1 pm and between 2.30 pm and 6 pm.
Closed on Sunday.
Non-guided visit, go to the site.

From 04/09 to 28/06.
Closed Saturday and Sunday.
GUIDED TOURS ONLY
On request (4 people minimum)
Closed on bank holidays.