The Old Customs House

  • Interpretation Centre
Elevation : 1200m
1277, route de Vonnes, 74390 Châtel
Open the door of Châtel's Old Customs House to discover a different side to this cross-border region.
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...
  • Tips
    In Summer : 30% discount with a valid Multi Pass
  • Promotional offers
    MULTI PASS DISCOUNT | Adult or children entrance | 30%

Services

Services

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
Children's entertainment
Temporary exhibition
Arts
Discovery
History
Heritage

Documentation

Documentation

Rates

Rates

From 1 October 2024 to 31 August 2025

From 1 October 2024 to 31 August 2025
Adult
4.50€

Child
3.50€

Group adults
3.50€

Group children
3.50€

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


28th and 29th of June : National Heritage Days = free entrance

Payment methods

Payment methods

Payment methods

CheckCheck
CashCash

Groups (Max capacity)

Groups (Max capacity)
  • 23 Maximum number of people

Openings

Openings

From 1 January 2025 until 27 April 2025

From 1 January 2025 until 27 April 2025
Monday
Closed

Tuesday
15:30 - 16:30

Tuesday
14:00 - 18:00

Wednesday
15:30 - 16:30

Wednesday
14:00 - 18:00

Thursday
15:30 - 16:30

Thursday
14:00 - 18:00

Friday
14:00 - 18:00

Saturday
Closed

Sunday
14:00 - 18:00

Location

Location

The Old Customs House
Elevation : 1200m
1277, route de Vonnes, 74390 Châtel

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • English
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Lakeside or by stretch of water
  • Lake view
  • Ski resort
  • Mountain view
  • Mountain location
  • Waterside
  • Close to a public transportation
  • Near shuttle stop
  • Village 2 km away

Access

Access
  • Shuttle line 4, stop "Les Fioles".
    Parking nearby.
Updated on 01 April 2025 at 15:40
by Châtel Tourisme
(Offer identifier : 4982336)
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