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Maison du Lieutenant

A free interpretation centre in the oldest house in the Chamonix valley: mountain farming, ethnobotany, an animated 3D model of the territory.

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Stone and wood façade of the Maison du Lieutenant, the oldest house in the Chamonix valley, in the hamlet of Le Mont at Servoz
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Type
Free interpretation centre, CCVCMB network
Access
FREE (paid workshops by booking)
Price
Free entry · CCVCMB Museum Pass €25/year (sold at the paid museums)
Duration
45 min to 1.5 hours
Best season
School holidays + July-August Wed-Sat
Parking
La Côte car park nearby
Animals
Not allowed
Stroller / Reduced mobility
Accepted
Town
Servoz

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What is Maison du Lieutenant

The Maison du Lieutenant is a free interpretation centre at 2231 route du Mont, hameau du Mont in Servoz. The building is the oldest house in the Chamonix valley and is run by the Communauté de Communes de la Vallée de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (CCVCMB), in the same network as the future Musée du Mont-Blanc and the Espace Tairraz.

Contrary to some descriptions, the Maison du Lieutenant does not cover geology or mountain rescue. Its permanent exhibition is titled 'Mountain Agriculture, Heart of the Territory' and explores alpine agropastoralism — the link between yesterday's mountain culture, today's profession and tomorrow's challenges for mountain farmers. A large animated 3D model of the territory is the centrepiece, alongside edutainment modules, multimedia displays and a collection of historic objects.

The 2025–2026 temporary exhibition 'Inspirations végétales — when nature feeds creation', by artist-designer Fanny Crochard, explores ethnobotany. Free entry to all exhibitions; paid workshops by booking. The CCVCMB Museum Pass at €25/year is on sale at the network's paying sites.

Activities

What you can do here

Practical

Practical information

Address
2231 route du Mont, Le Mont, 74310 Servoz (oldest house in the Chamonix valley) View on map
Coordinates
≈ 45.9396° N · 6.7673° E (to be confirmed on Géoportail)
Altitude
≈ 815 m (Le Mont hamlet, Servoz)
Opening hours
Open during school holidays (all zones) Wednesday-Saturday 10.30am-6.30pm. Summer (July-August): Wed-Sat 10.30am-6.30pm. Closed Mon-Tue and Sunday. NUIT DES MUSÉES Saturday 23 May 2026 at 8pm - exceptional Sound and Light opening. Verified on the official website on 23 May 2026 — subject to seasonal changes.
Prices
FREE ENTRY for both the permanent and temporary exhibitions at Maison du Lieutenant. Paid workshops by booking. CCVCMB Museum Pass €25/year applies but is sold at the network's paid museums (Musée Montagnard, Espace Tairraz). Verified on 23 May 2026.
Booking
Free visit: no booking needed. Paid workshops: by booking with the CCVCMB contact for Maison du Lieutenant on +33 (0)7 78 24 96 77 or armand.courrioux@ccvcmb.fr. Verified on 23 May 2026.
Parking
La Côte car park in Servoz nearby. Limited free-of-charge parking in the Le Mont hamlet.
Pets
Not allowed in the exhibition spaces. Assistance dogs accepted on presentation of their ID card.
Accessibility
Permanent guide, exhibition room, screening room, toilets, free guided tours, educational visits. Heritage building with structural constraints. Verified on 23 May 2026.
Access duration
45 min to 1.5 hours depending on the visit and the presence of temporary exhibitions
Contact
+33 (0)7 78 24 96 77 (CCVCMB contact) · armand.courrioux@ccvcmb.fr. Verified on 23 May 2026.
Access

How to get there

By car

From the A40 motorway, Chamonix exit, take the direction of Servoz then follow 'Le Mont'. 2231 route du Mont is in the hamlet of Le Mont. La Côte car park nearby.

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Public transport

Chamonix Bus network stop 'Servoz Le Mont' right nearby. Servoz train station (Mont-Blanc Express) ≈500 m away. A host card gives free travel on Chamonix Bus.

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By bike

Bike parking on site. Mont-Blanc cycle path in the valley.

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Nearest stops

  • SERVOZ - LE MONT · Chamonix Bus · 13, A, N4 · 9 m
  • SERVOZ - LES COMBES · Chamonix Bus · 13, A, N4 · 334 m
  • SERVOZ - LE MOULIN · Chamonix Bus · 13, A, N4 · 414 m

Transport data verified on 2026-06-15 · source transport.data.gouv.fr (Licence Etalab 2.0)

Parking

La Côte car park nearby

Parking checked on 2026-06-15 · © les contributeurs d'OpenStreetMap sous licence ODbL

When to visit

When to visit

Maison du Lieutenant is FREE and open during school holidays (all zones) Wednesday to Saturday 10.30am-6.30pm, as well as in July-August on the same schedule. SPECIAL EVENT TONIGHT, Saturday 23 May 2026 at 8pm: Nuit des Musées with a Sound and Light show in the oldest house in the Chamonix valley — an exceptional free event not to be missed. free admission combined with quality content (mountain farming, ethnobotany, animated 3D model) makes it an ideal destination for families and a natural complement to any paid visit in the Chamonix valley. Strategically located between the A40 and Chamonix, just 500 m from Servoz station on the Mont-Blanc Express. Can be freely combined with the Maison de l'Alpage (113 rue du Bouchet, Servoz), a separate, also free CCVCMB site focused on alpine pasture work.
Events : NUIT DES MUSÉES Saturday 23 May 2026 at 8pm: Sound and Light show at Maison du Lieutenant. Temporary exhibition 'Inspirations végétales' by Fanny Crochard, 2025-2026. Full programme on servoz.fr and cc-valleedechamonixmontblanc.fr.
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How do you book at Maison du Lieutenant?

Maison du Lieutenant offers free, open access during opening hours, no booking required. Paid workshops by booking with the CCVCMB contact on +33 (0)7 78 24 96 77 or armand.courrioux@ccvcmb.fr.

What are the prices at Maison du Lieutenant?

FREE ENTRY at Maison du Lieutenant for both the permanent and temporary exhibitions. Paid workshops by booking. CCVCMB Museum Pass €25/year applies but is sold at the network's paid museums (Musée Montagnard, Espace Tairraz, etc.). Verified on 23 May 2026.

What are Maison du Lieutenant's opening hours?

Maison du Lieutenant: school holidays (all zones) Wednesday-Saturday 10.30am-6.30pm. July-August: Wed-Sat 10.30am-6.30pm. Closed Mon-Tue and Sunday outside special events. Verified on the official website on 23 May 2026 — subject to seasonal changes.

What is Maison du Lieutenant's theme?

The official theme of Maison du Lieutenant is mountain farming and alpine agropastoralism (NOT geology or mountain rescue, despite frequent confusion). Permanent exhibition 'Mountain farming, the heart of the territory'.

Is there a special event at Maison du Lieutenant tonight?

YES: Nuit des Musées at Maison du Lieutenant on Saturday 23 May 2026 at 8pm — an exceptional Sound and Light show in the oldest house in the Chamonix valley. Free event. Source: chamonix.com events agenda, Les Houches - Servoz.

What's the difference between Maison du Lieutenant and Maison de l'Alpage in Servoz?

In Servoz, Maison du Lieutenant (2231 route du Mont) is the main CCVCMB site on mountain farming. Maison de l'Alpage (113 rue du Bouchet) is a separate, smaller site, focused on alpine pasture work. Both are free.

Is there a Museum Pass at Maison du Lieutenant?

Yes, but the CCVCMB Museum Pass at €25/year is not sold at Maison du Lieutenant, which is free. Buy it at the network's paid museums: Musée Montagnard des Houches, Espace Tairraz, the future Musée du Mont-Blanc. 6 sites covered.

How do you get to Maison du Lieutenant from Chamonix?

Maison du Lieutenant is 12 km from central Chamonix, in the hamlet of Le Mont in Servoz. By train: Mont-Blanc Express to Servoz station (500 m from the museum). By bus: Chamonix Bus stop 'Servoz Le Mont'. By car: A40, Chamonix exit, La Côte car park.

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Published 23 mai 2026·Updated 11/07/26

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