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History & HeritageMusée de la frontière
Modane · Savoie · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
The Museobar-museum of the border is an establishment located in Modane, in Savoy, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Situated in a major border zone of the Alps, this museum explores the history and issues related to the presence of the Franco-Italian border. The site combines museum function and convivial space, reflecting the historical and geopolitical importance of the Alpine passage. It addresses visitors interested in border heritage and the regional history of Savoy.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · Closed
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 15:00–19:00
- Wednesday
- 15:00–19:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–12:00, 15:00–19:00
- Friday
- 10:00–12:00, 15:00–19:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–12:00, 15:00–19:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
42 Rue de la République
Phone number
+33 4 79 59 64 23Official website
museobar.comGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
About 20 min walk from station Modane (or 5 min by car).
City
90 min by car from Saint-Martin-d'Hères.
Nearest station
About 20 min walk from station Modane (or 5 min by car).
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
90 min by car from Saint-Martin-d'Hères.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
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