Ecomusée Maison de Pays en Bresse
Saint-Étienne-du-Bois · Ain · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
The Écomusée Maison de Pays en Bresse is an association-run museum located in Saint-Étienne-du-Bois, in Ain, dedicated to rural life in Bresse from the 15th to the 19th century. The site spans over 2 hectares and brings together four traditional buildings that were reconstructed identically after being saved from destruction: a 15th-century residential farm, a 17th-century working farm, a period oven, and a former tile factory. The twelve visitable rooms present collections of everyday objects, traditional costumes, craftsmanship, and ancient agricultural tools. Visits are offered on a free-access basis or by reservation for groups, supplemented by workshops during school holidays and recreational facilities for children. The museum is open in season from April to October.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 14:00–18:00
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:00–12:30, 13:30–18:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00–12:30, 13:30–18:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–12:30, 13:30–18:00
- Friday
- 10:00–12:30, 13:30–18:00
- Saturday
- 14:00–18:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
Montaplan, 100 Route de bourg en bresse
Phone number
+33 4 74 30 52 54Official website
ecomuseebresse.frGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
Bourg-en-Bresse, 11 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
City
15 min by car from Bourg-en-Bresse.
Nearest station
Bourg-en-Bresse, 11 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
15 min by car from Bourg-en-Bresse.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
Nearby
Galleries nearby: Steel Margaret (9.5 km), Made In Bresse (9.9 km), Atelier D'Art Exposition (10.2 km).
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