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Maison du Salève

  • Museum
  • Arts and culture
  • Science and technology
  • Folk art and traditions
  • History
775 route de Mikerne, 74160 Présilly
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Description

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.
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 producers and writers.

Services

Temporary exhibitions
Activities
Hiking / walking tour
Parking nearby
bus parking
Car park
Playground
Picnic area
Exhibition hall
Lift
Toilets
Coach access
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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

Rates

From 22 February 2025 to 19 December 2026

From 22 February 2025 to 19 December 2026
Standard rate - adult full price
€6.00
Reduce rate
€5.00
Teenager
€3.00
Adult group
From €6.50 to €7.00
Other prices on request.

Payment methods

Credit cardCredit card
ChequeCheque
CashCash
TransfersTransfers

Openings

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
Wednesday
14:00 - 18:00
Saturday
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
Wednesday
14:00 - 18:00
Saturday
14:00 - 18:00
Sunday
14:00 - 18:00
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

Location

Maison du Salève
775 route de Mikerne, 74160 Présilly

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • English
  • French

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
  • Parking: Car and bus parking is mandatory 100m before the House. Disabled parking spaces are available directly in front of the House.

    From Geneva: Take the A41 motorway, exit at "St Julien en Genevois," then follow RD 1201 towards Cruseilles. Bus Line 272 (Lihsa): Geneva – Maison du Salève (Pomier stop) – Annecy.

    From Annecy: Take the A41 motorway, exit at "Cruseilles," then follow RD 1201 towards St-Julien-en-Genevois. Bus Line 272 (Lihsa): Annecy – Maison du Salève (Pomier stop) – Geneva.

    Note: Get off at the "Chartreuse de Pomier" stop, then walk 1 km to reach the Maison du Salève.

    From Annemasse: Take the A40 motorway, exit at "St-Julien-en-Genevois," then follow RD 1201 towards Cruseilles. Train/Bus: Take the TER train from Annemasse to St-Julien-en-Genevois (or TAC Bus Line 4), then take Bus Line 272 towards the Maison du Salève (Pomier stop).
The Salève
Enjoy a 360º panoramic view over Geneva and its lake, the Mont-Blanc range and the Jura from the top of this mountain with its many different aspects.
Archamps
Exposition temporaire - Le Salève, une montagne pleine de ressourcesPrésilly
Exposition permanente - Le Salève, une montagne et des hommesPrésilly
Nature walks and legends
Wander through the legends of the Salève. Can you create your own dragon trap or make a magic potion for the Pomier fairies?
Présilly
Family activities: tree house building
Come and learn how to build a tree house in the forest. You can then play, decorate and invent stories in your new cocoon.
Présilly
Family activity: Animal tracks and clues
Go in search of animals. Paw prints, nibbled nuts, holes or galleries... But who leaves all this mess in the wild? Go in search of the animals of the forest.
Présilly
Family activity: Animal tracks and clues
Funny droppings, nibbled nuts, holes in the ground or feathers... But who leaves all this mess in the wild? Set off in search of the animals of the forest.
Présilly
Exhibition - The secret Salève
Located at the arrival station, this area dedicated to the Salève will help you discover all the secrets of this massif which dominates the Genevan region. You'll be guided...
Monnetier-Mornex
introduction to archaeology workshop
Dig, dig, explore. Search for clues to the history of the Salève like a real archaeologist.
Présilly
Birthday party in the great outdoors: Fruit pressing
Throughout the year - come and celebrate your birthday at Maison du Salève! Your parents will bring the cake, candles and decorations, and the instructors will do the rest! You...
Présilly
Birthday party in the great outdoors: An immersion in nature
Throughout the year - come and celebrate your birthday at the Maison du Salève! Your parents will bring the cake, candles and decorations, and the instructors will do the rest!...
Présilly
Birthday party in the great outdoors: Kite making
Throughout the year - come and celebrate your birthday at the Maison du Salève! Your parents will bring the cake, the candles and the decorations, and the instructors will do...
Présilly
Birthday party in the great outdoors: Build a shelter
Throughout the year - come and celebrate your birthday at the Maison du Salève! Your parents will bring the cake, candles and decorations, and the instructors will do the rest!...
Présilly
Birthday party in the great outdoors: Butterfly hunt
Throughout the year - come and celebrate your birthday at Maison du Salève! Your parents will bring the cake, the candles and the decorations, and the instructors will do the...
Présilly
Birthday party in the great outdoors: Nature walk with stories
Throughout the year - come and celebrate your birthday at the Maison du Salève! Your parents will bring the cake, the candles and the decorations, and the instructors will take...
Présilly
Updated on 11 April 2026 at 14:45
 by Office de Tourisme des Monts du Genevois
 (Offer identifier : 81505)
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