
Musée régional
Les Vans · Ardèche · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Located on the edge of the old town center of Les Vans, in Ardèche, the regional museum occupies the buildings of a former convent and an old silk mill. The establishment holds an official label and is one of the oldest museums in Ardèche, with a history dating back to 1875. Its collections cover five areas: geology, archaeology, ethnography, medicine, and local history, revealing the different facets of the Ardèchois Cévennes territory. The museum regularly presents temporary exhibitions and hosts various cultural events (concerts, lectures, screenings). It also offers guided tours on request and by reservation.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 10:00–13:00, 15:00–18:00
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 10:00–13:00, 15:00–18:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–13:00, 15:00–18:00
- Friday
- 10:00–13:00, 15:00–18:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–13:00, 15:00–18:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
4 Rue du Couvent, 07140 Les Vans, France
Phone number
04 75 37 24 48Official website
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Getting there
Nearest station
Génolhac, 16 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
City
50 min by car from Alès.
Nearest station
Génolhac, 16 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
50 min by car from Alès.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
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