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Maison de la Mémoire Paysalp
Alpine heritage media library-conservatory run by the Paysalp association: free consultation of the archives and the Mémoire Alpine database on Savoyard culture.
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At a glance
Type
Alpine heritage media library-conservatory, Paysalp association
Access
FREE for open consultation
Price
Free entry · Paid custom activities
Duration
30 min to 2 hours depending on the depth of research
Best season
All year round, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Parking
Parking at the rear of the building, MJC side
Animals
Policy not documented
Stroller / Reduced mobility
Accepted, ground-floor access
Town
Viuz-en-Sallaz
What is Maison de la Mémoire Paysalp
The Maison de la Mémoire Paysalp is a separate site from the main Paysalp Peasant Museum, located at the Bâtiment des 4 rivières, 800 avenue de Savoie in Viuz-en-Sallaz. It is the alpine heritage media library and conservation centre run by the Paysalp non-profit, aimed at researchers, genealogists, ethnologists and lovers of Savoyard culture.
Its documentary collection is exceptional: the 'Mémoire Alpine' database (memoire-alpine.com) gathers photographic, audiovisual and textual archives on Savoyard culture, agropastoralism and alpine ethnology. The Watt & Bike installation lets visitors pedal to listen to oral testimonies from farmers, craftsmen and elders. Bespoke heritage programmes can be booked through Paysalp.
Free entry for media-library use. Paid bespoke activities. Public consultation hours: Monday–Friday 9 am–12.30 pm and 1.30 pm–5 pm, Wednesday afternoon 1.30 pm–5 pm, and the first Saturday of the month 9.30 am–5 pm. Access via the rear of the MJC. A natural complement to the main Paysalp Peasant Museum 200 m away at 628 avenue de Savoie.
Activities
What you can do here
Practical
Practical information
Address
Bâtiment des 4 rivières, 800 avenue de Savoie, 74250 Viuz-en-Sallaz (entrance at the rear of the building, MJC side) View on map
Coordinates
≈ 46.146° N · 6.41° E (to be confirmed on Géoportail)
Altitude
≈ 690 m (centre of Viuz-en-Sallaz, Pays de Faucigny)
Opening hours
Monday to Friday 9am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-5pm. Wednesday afternoon 1.30pm-5pm. First Saturday of the month 9.30am-5pm (special opening to the general public). Closed Sunday and public holidays. Verified on the official website on 23 May 2026 — subject to seasonal changes.
Prices
FREE ENTRY at Maison de la Mémoire Paysalp for consultation of the media library-conservatory. Watt & Bike activities and custom memory programmes paid on a case-by-case basis, by appointment (rates on paysalp.fr). Verified on 23 May 2026.
Booking
Free consultation: no booking needed. Paid memory programmes and research support: booking by phone on +33 (0)4 50 35 85 18 (media library) or +33 (0)4 50 36 89 18 (Paysalp reception). Verified on 23 May 2026.
Parking
Parking and access at the rear of the Bâtiment des 4 rivières, MJC side. Free parking in the centre of Viuz-en-Sallaz.
Pets
Policy not documented on paysalp.fr. Media library with sensitive archives, exercise caution or contact Paysalp.
Accessibility
Ground-floor access to the Bâtiment des 4 rivières, shared with the Viuz-en-Sallaz MJC. Free for all visitors. Entrance at the rear, MJC side. Verified on 23 May 2026.
Access duration
30 min to 2 hours depending on the depth of research (consultation, Mémoire Alpine database, Watt & Bike)
Contact
+33 (0)4 50 35 85 18 (media library) · +33 (0)4 50 36 89 18 (Paysalp reception). Verified on 23 May 2026.
Access
How to get there
By car
From Annemasse (≈25 min) via D907 then D907A to Viuz-en-Sallaz, follow 'Centre' then '800 avenue de Savoie'. Parking at the rear of the Bâtiment des 4 rivières, MJC side.
Open in MapsPublic transport
Haute-Savoie interurban YO! bus linking Annemasse-Saint-Jeoire-Viuz, stop in the centre of Viuz-en-Sallaz right nearby. No SNCF train station in Viuz, Annemasse Léman Express station ~25 km away.
Open in MapsBy bike
Cycle paths of the Pays de Faucigny. Bike parking at the Bâtiment des 4 rivières. Hilly from Annemasse.
Open in MapsNearest stops
- Office de Tourisme · Cars Région Haute-Savoie · 274, Y02 · 651 m
- Café Duchosal · Cars Région Haute-Savoie · 274, Y02 · 746 m
- Café Duchosal · Cars Région Haute-Savoie · 817 m
- Cars Région Haute-Savoie · Official fares & timetables →
Transport data verified on 2026-06-15 · source transport.data.gouv.fr (Licence Etalab 2.0)
When to visit
When to visit
Maison de la Mémoire Paysalp is open all year round Monday to Friday 9am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-5pm (Wednesday afternoon 1.30pm-5pm), with a special opening to the general public on the first Saturday of the month 9.30am-5pm. ENTIRELY FREE for open consultation, a media library-conservatory unique in Haute-Savoie on Savoyard alpine heritage (Mémoire Alpine database at memoire-alpine.com, Watt & Bike oral-memory device). A different audience from the main Paysalp Musée Paysan - an ideal destination for genealogy researchers, heritage students, ethnologists, and any visitor curious to go beyond the standard tourist visit. The first Saturday of the month is the preferred slot for general-public visitors. Maison de la Mémoire pairs perfectly with a visit to the main Paysalp Musée Paysan, located 200 m away at 628 avenue de Savoie - the two separate Paysalp sites in Viuz-en-Sallaz justify a full day at Paysalp in the Pays de Faucigny.
Events : Custom memory programmes by appointment. Special opening to the public on the first Saturday of the month. European Heritage Days in mid-September (free, as it is all year round). Full programme on paysalp.fr.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do you book at Maison de la Mémoire Paysalp?
Maison de la Mémoire Paysalp offers free, open access for consultation during opening hours (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, first Saturday of the month 9.30am-5pm). Paid memory programmes: +33 (0)4 50 35 85 18 or +33 (0)4 50 36 89 18.
What are the prices at Maison de la Mémoire Paysalp?
FREE ENTRY at Maison de la Mémoire Paysalp for consultation of the media library-conservatory. Watt & Bike activities and custom memory programmes paid on a case-by-case basis, by appointment. Detailed rates on paysalp.fr. Verified on 23 May 2026.
What are Maison de la Mémoire Paysalp's opening hours?
Maison de la Mémoire Paysalp: Mon-Fri 9am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-5pm. Wed afternoon 1.30pm-5pm. First Saturday of the month 9.30am-5pm (general public). Closed Sunday and public holidays. Verified on the official website on 23 May 2026 — subject to seasonal changes.
What's the difference between Maison de la Mémoire Paysalp and Musée Paysan?
Maison de la Mémoire Paysalp (800 av. Savoie) is Paysalp's media library-conservatory for researchers. The main Musée Paysan is the general-public visitor site. 2 separate Paysalp sites, 200 m apart.
What is the Mémoire Alpine database at Maison de la Mémoire Paysalp?
The 'Mémoire Alpine' database (memoire-alpine.com), available to consult at Maison de la Mémoire Paysalp, is a digital database of photographic, audiovisual and text archives on Savoyard culture, agropastoralism and alpine ethnology.
What is the Watt & Bike at Maison de la Mémoire Paysalp?
The Watt & Bike at Maison de la Mémoire Paysalp is an original oral-memory device for listening to recorded accounts from farmers, craftspeople and elders of the Pays de Faucigny. Custom memory programmes by appointment.
Is Maison de la Mémoire Paysalp wheelchair accessible?
Maison de la Mémoire Paysalp is on the ground floor of the Bâtiment des 4 rivières, shared with the Viuz-en-Sallaz MJC, accessed from the rear. Free for all visitors. Wheelchair accessibility to be confirmed by calling 04 50 35 85 18.
How do you get to Maison de la Mémoire Paysalp from Annemasse?
Maison de la Mémoire Paysalp is 25 min from Annemasse via D907 then D907A to Viuz-en-Sallaz. Interurban YO! bus Annemasse-Saint-Jeoire-Viuz, stop in the centre of Viuz. No train station in Viuz, Annemasse Léman Express station 25 km away.
Sources
Sources & verification
Multi-source verification at publication. Information may change — confirm with the official operator before travelling.
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