Photo : Guilhem Vellut from Annecy, France (CC BY 2.0)
History & HeritageChâteau des Rubins - Observatoire des Alpes
Sallanches · Haute-Savoie · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
The Château des Rubins is an establishment located in Sallanches, in Haute-Savoie, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It combines the functions of museum and cultural center, offering the public access to collections and exhibition spaces. Its name "Observatory of the Alps" suggests a thematic focus linked to this mountain range and its natural or cultural characteristics. The venue also offers a gift shop, a common complement to museum visits. An establishment with educational and heritage purposes, it is part of the cultural offering of this Savoyard valley.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 10:00–18:00
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- 10:00–18:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00–18:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00–18:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–18:00
- Friday
- 10:00–18:00
- Saturday
- Closed
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
105 Mnt des Rubins
Phone number
+33 4 50 90 83 03Official website
sallanchesmontblanc.comGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
About 20 min walk from station Sallanches - Combloux - Megeve (or 5 min by car).
City
60 min by car from Annecy.
Nearest station
About 20 min walk from station Sallanches - Combloux - Megeve (or 5 min by car).
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
60 min by car from Annecy.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
Nearby
Galleries nearby: Aux 3 Siècles (513 m), Cremerie (6.6 km), Salle Géo Dorival (8.3 km).
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