Chest opened
+${chestReward.xp} XP
Explorer
NOUVEAU ×${chestReward.collectible.quantity}
tapez pour fermer

See the monuments around you in AR Open chests in the app

Around Us is built for your phone — point your camera at the streets and discover the monuments and places around you in augmented reality. Around Us is built for your phone — chests unlock when you walk, explore and capture nearby places.

•

Enable Location

We need your location to show you interesting places around you

Discover nearby places

Find interesting locations and hidden gems around you

Precise directions

Get accurate directions and distances to places

Your location is never shared with other users. It's only used when you tap the location button.

Musée de Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye

Log in to your account

Start exploring — it's free

Trusted by 93,811 travelers worldwide

Continue with Google
Continue with Apple
or

We will send you a code to connect

By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Check your inbox

We've sent a pincode in your inbox. Please enter the code below.

Musée de Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye, Historical museum in Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye, France.

The Musée de Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye occupies the former novitiate, rebuilt in the 17th and 18th centuries on a medieval structure. Its triangular pediment bears the arms of Abbot Étienne Galland (1747–1767) and the insignia of the canons. Inside, the permanent display 'Chroniques d'une abbaye' fills two floors, while the vaulted ground-floor room hosts temporary exhibitions.

The museum opened in 1979, run by the Isère department, in 17th- and 18th-century abbey buildings. In 1980 a donation of works by painter Jean Vinay enriched the collections, and in 1990 the displays were redesigned as a museum of art and history. Since 2009 the permanent exhibition has included a 3D film on the abbey church building site, 1070–1490.

The museum reveals how the Abbey drew pilgrims seeking healing, and how the monks became known for their knowledge of medicinal plants and oils. Visitors can see how this reputation shaped the spiritual and practical life of the community over centuries.

The museum spreads over more than 1,300 m² across several 17th- and 18th-century abbey buildings, so allow time to move between the novitiate, the foreigners' building and the great stables. The permanent tour Chroniques d'une abbaye occupies two floors of the former novitiate, while temporary exhibitions fill the vaulted ground-floor room and the vaulted hall of the stables. The gypsery salon of the foreigners' building opens only for concerts and occasional guided tours.

The monastic garden still grows plants that medieval monks cultivated and used in their healing practice. This living collection allows visitors to see firsthand the botanical resources the monks worked with daily.

The community of curious travelers

AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 93,811 contributors worldwide.

Start exploring
Inception
1980
Address
Le Noviciat - 38160 Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye
GPS coordinates
45.17643,5.21667
Latest update
October 29, 2026 04:20
Reviews
Share your experience

No review yet

Discussions
Start a discussion...

No discussion yet

« Musée de Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye - Historical museum in Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye, France » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot
❝

A unique approach to discovering new places❞

— Le Figaro

❝

All the places worth exploring❞

— France Info

❝

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞

— 20 Minutes

Around Us
Travel Guide & Maps
Download

Send to your phone

QR Code
1

Open the camera app on your mobile.

2

Point at the QR code with your camera. A notification will appear.

3

Tap the notification to open the link.