Le Grand Atelier, Musée d'art et d'industrie
Located on the site of the former Châtellerault arms factory, the museum, listed as a Historic Monument, occupies part of the former Lebel rifle assembly workshop. Initially the Museum of Technology and the Automobile, then the Auto Moto Vélo Museum, since 2019 it has been the Grand Atelier, Museum of Art and Industry.
Three routes to discover:
/// CARS, MOTORCYCLES, BICYCLES: from the beginning of the 2000th century to the XNUMXs, discover the history of the evolution of means of transport.
/// WEAPONS MANUFACTURER The weapons manufacturer brought life to the Châtellerault basin for over 150 years before closing for good in 1968. Discover its history through its productions, the lives of the workers...
/// CABARET DU CHAT NOIR But why mention the famous Montmartre cabaret in Châtellerault? Quite simply because its creator, Rodolphe Salis, is from Châtellerault.
Rankings and Labels
- Listed historic sites and monuments
- Museum classified and controlled by the Directorate of Museums of France (DMF)
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- 10 mins to 20 mins from the train station
- Accessible on foot from the tourist office
- Riverside
- Downtown
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| Opening hours from July 01 to August 31, 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Open from 14 am to 19 pm |
| Wednesday | Open from 14 am to 19 pm |
| Thursday | Open from 14 am to 19 pm |
| Friday | Open from 14 am to 19 pm |
| Open on Saturday | Open from 14 am to 19 pm |
| Sunday | Open from 14 am to 19 pm |
From July 1 to August 31, 2025 every day except Monday from 14:00 p.m. to 19:00 p.m.
From September 1 to 19, 2025, Wednesday to Sunday from 14:00 p.m. to 18:00 p.m.
For JEP September 20 and 21, 2025, Saturday from 14:00 p.m. to 19:00 p.m.
From September 22 to December 24, 2025, Wednesday to Sunday from 14:00 p.m. to 18:00 p.m.
From December 26 to 31, 2024 from Wednesday to Sunday from 14:00 p.m. to 18:00 p.m.
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