Individuals
Discovery guided tour
Attend a guided tour to discover the Site of the Charterhouse in Sainte-Croix-en-Jarez, and be sure not to miss anything of its atypical history and its artistic treasures.
Follow in the footsteps of the Carthusian monks who lived there, and access spaces otherwise closed to the public:
- The reconstructed hermitage of a Carthusian father
- The former kitchen and its monumental fireplace
- The mediaeval church and its 14th century paintings
Your guide will tell you the unique story of this one-of-a-kind village.
Duration : 1h30
Visiting hours
During opening hours
Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m.
During public holidays, school holidays in French zone A and the Ascension holiday.
Tours are held every open day at 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Prices
€8 / €6,5
Family pass (4 including 1 under 18): €25
Free guided tour on the first sunday of the month
Reduced prices* : young people aged 8 to 18; students; jobseekers; large families; people with disabilities; approved OTSEM partners; tenants of the Elixir cottage; holders of a Pilat leisure card.
Free* : children under 8; tour guides; press.
*upon presentation of valid proof
Means of payment accepted : Cash, Bank card, Cheque, Holiday voucher, Pass Culture, Pass Région
Getting ready
Guide map
Do you wish to walk freely in the Chartreuse while getting some keys to understanding the Site?
Meet at the Information Point in front of the old monastery. You will be able to get a free guide map there, which will reveal to you the essentials in order to enlighten your view of the Chartreuse.
