Castanea – Discover the world of sweet chestnut
Patrimoine culturelinJoyeuse - Ardèche
Castanea tells in great detail the story of how for centuries, entire generations daily lives revolved around chestnut trees, both for work and for food. Find out more about this emblematic "bread tree". Castanea is beautiful located in a former convent in medieval town of Joyeuse. The museum shop offers you a wide range of local chestnut delicacys, postcards, books....
Castanea – Discover the world of sweet chestnut:
Ardèche and Châtaigne: the recipe for a love affair that has lasted forever (or almost forever...).
All chapters are delightfully staged at Castanea.
An experience to delight the taste buds of all gourmets. A tour prepared with a healthy dose of imagination, innovation and, of course, a few gourmet nuggets...
Castanea - Espace découverte de la Châtaigne d'Ardèche is located in the medieval town of Joyeuse, in a sublime building dating from the 17th century.
Castanea showcases the skills and know-how of our chestnut growers and processors, helping you to appreciate this fruit, which is now part of our gastronomic heritage and a source of great pride.
Plus for families:
- Fun tour with booklets / treasure hunt for children and teenagers.
- Board and card games for the whole family.
- Sensory tour (extra charge)
Spoken languages
- Dutch
- German
- English
- French
Equipments & Services
Services
- Les animaux ne sont pas acceptés
Equipments
- Parking nearby
- Toilets
Rates and means of payment
Full price: 6.50 €
Reduced price: 5.50 €
Child (6-17 years): 4 €.
Free entry for children < 6 years.
- Check
- Bank/credit card
- Cash
- Travellers Cheque
Openings
From 01/04 to 30/06
Opening hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed on Monday.
Closed exceptionally on Whit Monday and May 1st.
From 01/07 to 31/08
Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 10 am and 6 pm. On Saturday and Sunday between 2 pm and 6 pm.
From 01/09 to 02/11 between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed on Monday.
Closed exceptionally on November 1st.
classification and labels
classification
- Sciences and technology
- Local tradition
- Arts and culture
- World of rural agricultural
- Environment
- Craft/Artisanat
- Folk arts and popular traditions
- Local history
- On-line reservation
- Circuits de France_POI
- Vineyards and Discovery Accreditation
- Indoor
- Bad weather alternative
- Valeurs Parc Naturel Régional
- Qualité Tourisme™
- Recommended by high heat
- Health protocol
Capacity
- Taille groupe maximum : 60
What to see
Individual
- Duration of individual visit:60 minutes (en moyenne)
- Unguided individual tours available permanently
Groups
- Duration of visit:60 minutes (en moyenne)
- Guided group tours on request
Activites
- Permanent exhibition
- Activity
- Children's entertainment
- Product tasting
Culturelles
- Agricultural
- Gastronomy
Add a comment