The Maison du Salève is a lively, friendly place where you can discover the history and heritage of the Salève massif through exhibitions, workshops, guided tours, discovery trails, conferences and even anniversaries.
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Located in the countryside at Présilly, Maison du Salève offers unusual activities connected to its exhibitions, including guided tours, workshops, lectures and nature trails. Walks suitable for people of all ages start from the Maison, including the ‘In the footsteps of the Carthusians’ discovery trail, the pilgrim route to Santiago da Compostela, and the Chemin des Convers, which takes you to summit of the Salève.
The Maison du Salève’s eco-boutique features local artisans, food...
The Maison du Salève’s eco-boutique features local artisans, food...
Services
Services
Mentally impaired
Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
Possibility of drop-off in front of the site
Visual alarm with flash light
Magnetic loop available at the reception
Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities
Mobility impaired
Hearing impaired
Temporary exhibitions
Activities
- Accessibility
- Mentally impaired
- Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
- WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
- Possibility of drop-off in front of the site
- Visual alarm with flash light
- Magnetic loop available at the reception
- Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities
- Mobility impaired
- Hearing impaired
- Activities
- Temporary exhibitions
- Activities
- Equipment
- bus parking
- Parking nearby
- Car park
- Playground
- Picnic area
- Exhibition hall
- Lift
- Toilets
- Services
- Coach access
- Boutique
- Set down on-site for groups
- Tourist brochures
- No pets allowed
Rates
Rates
From 4 February 2025 to 6 December 2026
From 4 February 2025 to 6 December 2026
Standard rate - adult full price
6€
Reduce rate
5€
Teenager
3€
Adult group
From 6.50€ to 7€
Other prices on request.
Payment methods
Payment methods
Payment methods
Credit card
Cheque
Cash
TransfersOpenings
Openings
- From 5 February 2025 until 24 February 2025
- From 25 February 2025 until 9 March 2025
- From 10 March 2025 until 18 April 2025
- From 19 April 2025 until 4 May 2025
- From 5 July 2025 until 31 August 2025
- From 1 September 2025 until 17 October 2025
- From 18 October 2025 until 2 November 2025
- From 19 December 2025 until 21 December 2025
- From 22 December 2025 until 4 January 2026
Wednesday
14:00 - 18:00
Saturday
14:00 - 18:00
Sunday
14:00 - 18:00
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
14:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
14:00 - 18:00
Thursday
14:00 - 18:00
Friday
14:00 - 18:00
Saturday
14:00 - 18:00
Sunday
14:00 - 18:00
Winter vacations
Wednesday
14:00 - 18:00
Saturday
14:00 - 18:00
Sunday
14:00 - 18:00
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
14:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
14:00 - 18:00
Thursday
14:00 - 18:00
Friday
14:00 - 18:00
Saturday
14:00 - 18:00
Sunday
14:00 - 18:00
Easter vacations
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 18:00
Thursday
10:00 - 18:00
Friday
10:00 - 18:00
Saturday
10:00 - 18:00
Sunday
10:00 - 18:00
Summer vacation
Wednesday
14:00 - 18:00
Saturday
14:00 - 18:00
Sunday
14:00 - 18:00
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
14:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
14:00 - 18:00
Thursday
14:00 - 18:00
Friday
14:00 - 18:00
Saturday
14:00 - 18:00
Sunday
14:00 - 18:00
October vacation
Wednesday
14:00 - 18:00
Saturday
14:00 - 18:00
Sunday
14:00 - 18:00
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
14:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
14:00 - 18:00
Thursday
14:00 - 18:00
Friday
14:00 - 18:00
Saturday
14:00 - 18:00
Sunday
14:00 - 18:00
Christmas vacations
Location
Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- In the country
- View onto lake, body of water, river, canal
- Mountain view
- In the mountains
- Close to a public transportation
- Isolated
- Close to GR footpath
Access
Access
- Car and bus parking required 100m before the house
Disabled parking in front of the Maison
From Geneva
A41 exit St Julien en Genevois then follow the RD 1201, direction Cruseilles
Lisha bus route 272: Geneva - Maison du Salève (Pomier stop) - Annecy,
From Annecy
A41 exit Cruseilles then follow signs for St-Julien-en-Genevois on the RD 1201.
Lihsa bus route 272: Annecy - Maison du Salève (Pomier stop) - Geneva,
Get off at the "Chartreuse de Pomier" stop, then walk 1km to the Maison du Salève.
