Discover Louis-Auguste Vérité's technical masterpiece, a blend of mechanical perfection and poetic decor.
Dates
Opening periods
Opening times: 10am - 12.30pm and 2pm - 6pm
From 1st April to 31st October
Closed on Monday
All Saints' Day, Christmas, Winter and Easter holidays: 10am - 12.30pm and 2pm - 6pm
Closed on Mondays
Please note: last access to the monument 30 minutes before closing time.
Closed on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December.
Guided tours: 10.30 am, 11.30 am, 2.30 pm, 3.30 pm and 4.30 pm.
from Sat 05/02 to Sat 10/31/2026 : Tue-Sun : from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm / from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
from Sun 11/01 to Tue 11/03/2026 : Tue-Sun : from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm / from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
from Sun 11/01 to Tue 11/03/2026 : Tue-Sun : from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm / from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Practical information
Group service
Thematic
Listed or registered (CNMHS)
Visits for individuals
| Duration of the visit | 30 Min. |
Tours for groups
Rates
| MINI | Max | Additional information | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gratuities | 0 | Young people aged 18-25 who are members of the EU, teachers with an Education Pass, jobseekers and recipients of minimum social benefits. | |
| Gratuities | 0 | Young people aged 18-25 who are members of the EU, teachers with an Education Pass, jobseekers and recipients of minimum social benefits. | |
| Gratuities | 0 | Person with a disability and their carer | |
| Gratuities | 0 | Disabled person and companion | |
| Base rate - full rate adult | 5 | ||
| Group rate (per person) | 4 | ||
| Group rate (per person) | 4.5 | reduced rate | |
| School rate | 20 | school package | |
| Other rate | - | - | SNCF Inoui |
| Other rate | - | - | SNCF Inoui |
| Special rate | 3 | SNCF Grand Voyageur | |
| Special rate | 4 | SNCF Grand Voyageur season ticket | |
| Special rate | - | - | SNCF Grand Voyageur season ticket |
Means of payment
Credit card
Cheques and postal orders
Holiday vouchers
Cash
Eurocard - Mastercard
Visa
