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The Old Customs House
Interpretation Centre
in Châtel
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Open the door of Châtel's Old Customs House to discover a different side to this cross-border region.
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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...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!
Groups welcome all year round by reservation
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Spoken languages
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Documentation
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Groups (Max capacity)
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Services
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Accessibility
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Activities
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Equipment
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Rates
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Payment methods
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From December 18, 2022 to September 15, 2023
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From September 16, 2023 to September 17, 2023
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From October 22, 2023 to November 5, 2023
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Adult4.50 €
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Child3.50 €
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Group adults3.50 €
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Group children3.50 €
Adult: €4.50
Children (8-15yrs old): €3.50, up to 7yrs free of charge.
Supplement for guided visit: €2/adult
Family: €3.50 per person (1 adult + 1 child)
Group: €3.50 / pers (10 people min. adult or child)
Discounts with the Multi Pass (summer):
Adult: €3
Children (8-15yrs old): €2.50
Children (8-15yrs old): €3.50, up to 7yrs free of charge.
Supplement for guided visit: €2/adult
Family: €3.50 per person (1 adult + 1 child)
Group: €3.50 / pers (10 people min. adult or child)
Discounts with the Multi Pass (summer):
Adult: €3
Children (8-15yrs old): €2.50
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Adult—
• Free
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Child—
• Free
Adult: €4.50
Children (8-15yrs old): €3.50, up to 7yrs free of charge.
Supplement for guided visit: €2/adult
Family: €3.50 per person (1 adult + 1 child)
Group: €3.50 / pers (10 people min. adult or child)
Discounts with the Multi Pass (summer):
Adult: €3
Children (8-15yrs old): €2.50
Children (8-15yrs old): €3.50, up to 7yrs free of charge.
Supplement for guided visit: €2/adult
Family: €3.50 per person (1 adult + 1 child)
Group: €3.50 / pers (10 people min. adult or child)
Discounts with the Multi Pass (summer):
Adult: €3
Children (8-15yrs old): €2.50
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Adult4.50 €
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Child3.50 €
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Group adults3.50 €
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Group children3.50 €
Adult: €4.50
Children (8-15yrs old): €3.50, up to 7yrs free of charge.
Supplement for guided visit: €2/adult
Family: €3.50 per person (1 adult + 1 child)
Group: €3.50 / pers (10 people min. adult or child)
Discounts with the Multi Pass (summer):
Adult: €3
Children (8-15yrs old): €2.50
Children (8-15yrs old): €3.50, up to 7yrs free of charge.
Supplement for guided visit: €2/adult
Family: €3.50 per person (1 adult + 1 child)
Group: €3.50 / pers (10 people min. adult or child)
Discounts with the Multi Pass (summer):
Adult: €3
Children (8-15yrs old): €2.50
Openings
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From
July 3, 2023
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From
September 16, 2023
until September 17, 2023 -
From
October 22, 2023
until November 5, 2023
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MondayClosed-
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Tuesday10:00 AM - 12:00 PM2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Wednesday2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Thursday10:00 AM - 12:00 PM2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Friday2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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SaturdayClosed-
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Sunday2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Saturday10:00 AM - 12:00 PM2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Sunday10:00 AM - 12:00 PM2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- European Heritage Days
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MondayClosed-
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Tuesday10:00 AM - 12:00 PM2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Wednesday2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Thursday10:00 AM - 12:00 PM2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Friday2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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SaturdayClosed-
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Sunday2:00 PM - 6:00 PM