The Henri Malatre automobile museum
Whether you're a fan or an enthusiast of vintage vehicles, come and discover this museum dedicated to cars, public transport and motorbikes. It is housed in a unique site: the superb 12th-century château of Rochetaillée-sur-Saône, near Lyon.
Opened in 1960, this museum showcases the collection of vintage vehicles belonging to Henri Malatre, a former car wrecker. A member of the Resistance during the Second World War, he managed to keep his collection (which he later recovered) despite being deported. Today, the Musée de l'Automobile has two main areas that retrace the history of locomotion over more than a century:
Practical information:
⏰ Open weekends in January and Wednesday to Sunday from February to December.
💶 Full rate: €6, free rate : €4, free for under-18s
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Visit the Henri Malatre Automobile Museum
Opened in 1960, this museum showcases the collection of vintage vehicles belonging to Henri Malatre, a former car wrecker. A member of the Resistance during the Second World War, he managed to keep his collection (which he later recovered) despite being deported. Today, the Musée de l'Automobile has two main areas that retrace the history of locomotion over more than a century:
- The interior of the château, where very old cars, cycles and spare parts are on display.
- The Gordini and Pradel halls (inaugurated in 1963 and 1972), where you can see other types of vehicle and public transport from Lyon.
Practical information:
⏰ Open weekends in January and Wednesday to Sunday from February to December.
💶 Full rate: €6, free rate : €4, free for under-18s
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Make yourself comfortable at our 4-star hotel in Lyon city centre. Our 65 very comfortable and tastefully decorated rooms and suites can accommodate all types of travellers:
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