Maison Bergès, Industrial heritage museum in Villard-Bonnot, France.
The Maison Bergès museum presents exhibits about hydroelectric power development through scientific instruments, technical documents, and industrial machinery displays.
The building belonged to engineer Aristide Bergès, who pioneered hydroelectric power generation in the French Alps during the late 19th century.
The museum demonstrates the connection between industry and art through its Art Nouveau architecture and decorative elements from the industrial revolution period.
The museum opens Wednesday through Sunday, with extended hours from April to October, and provides free admission along with audio guides in French and English.
The interpretation center contains original machinery and equipment that illustrates the early development of hydroelectric power in the Isère region.
Location: Villard-Bonnot
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Part of: Papeteries de Lancey
Opening Hours: April-October Wednesday-Friday 13:00-18:00; April-October Saturday,Sunday 10:00-18:00; November-March Wednesday-Friday 13:30-17:30; November-March Saturday,Sunday 10:00-17:30; January 01,May 01,December 25 off
Website: https://musees.isere.fr/musee/maison-berges
GPS coordinates: 45.23303,5.88582
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:52
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