Museum and interpretation center

à SAINTE-SUZANNE-ET-CHAMMES

Centre d'Interprétation de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine

    • Photo 6
    Photo 6, ©D.VERNIER
    Closed. Opens at 13:30 p.m.

The CIAP, a Tourism and Disability-certified museum, is located in the Château de Sainte-Suzanne. A true showcase for the department, its interactive and educational facilities, accessible to all, allow visitors to discover the heritage of Mayenne.

Housed in the 17th century dwelling of the Château de Sainte-Suzanne, the CIAP (Centre d'Interprétation de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine) is a place of information, meeting and education on the heritage of the Pays d'art et d'histoire Coëvrons-Mayenne and, beyond, of the entire department of Mayenne in its most diverse forms: archaeology, monuments, fauna, flora, landscapes, know-how... Permanent and temporary exhibitions. Audiovisuals, models, lecterns, tactile devices, wall projections, panels, guided tours and educational workshops allow visitors to discover the many facets of local heritage.
Free audio guide rental.

Picnics and pets are prohibited on site.

We speak: English, French

Themes

  • Archeology
  • Sacred art
  • Popular arts and traditions
  • Environment and nature
  • History
  • Industry
  • Children's museum
  • Prehistory
  • Architectural Heritage

Visit

Average duration of the group visit: 1h00 min.

Minimum group size: 10 people

Minimum group size: 35 people

Customers

Suitable for: With children (up to 12 years old), As a couple, In a group, Solo, In a group

Language(s) of the visit

French, English

Audio guide language(s)

German, English, French

Opening

To view the different information, you can use the navigation arrows placed to the right of the painting.

Opening hours from July 01 to August 31, 2026
MondayOpen from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 13:30 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
TuesdayOpen from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 13:30 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
WednesdayOpen from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 13:30 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
ThursdayOpen from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 13:30 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
FridayOpen from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 13:30 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
SaturdayOpen from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 13:30 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
SundayOpen from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 13:30 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.

Open every day continuously from 10am to 18pm

Opening hours from September 01 to November 01, 2026
MondayOpen from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 13:30 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
TuesdayOpen from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 13:30 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
WednesdayOpen from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 13:30 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
ThursdayOpen from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 13:30 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
FridayOpen from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 13:30 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.
SaturdayOpen from 10 am to 13 pm and from 14 pm to 19 pm
SundayOpen from 10 am to 13 pm and from 14 pm to 19 pm

Open every day except Monday from 10am to 12:30pm and from 13:30pm to 18pm

Opening hours from November 02 to December 18, 2026
MondayOpen from 10:19 am to XNUMX:XNUMX pm
TuesdayOpen from 10:19 am to XNUMX:XNUMX pm
WednesdayOpen from 10:19 am to XNUMX:XNUMX pm
ThursdayOpen from 10:19 am to XNUMX:XNUMX pm
FridayOpen from 10:19 am to XNUMX:XNUMX pm
SaturdayOpen from 10:19 am to XNUMX:XNUMX pm
SundayOpen from 10:19 am to XNUMX:XNUMX pm

Open weekends only, from 10am to 12:30pm and from 13:30pm to 18pm

Opening hours from December 19, 2026 to January 03, 2027
MondayOpen
TuesdayOpen
WednesdayOpen
ThursdayOpen
FridayOpen
SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen

Open every day except Monday from 10am to 12:30pm and from 13:30pm to 18pm

Prices

PricesMin.Max.
Individual rate adult
Free on the first Sunday of each month. These rates only apply to access to the CIAP. For tours and workshops, contact reception.		4 €Not disclosed
free
Less than 18 years		0 €Not disclosed
Individual rate reduced
Students, job seekers, people with disabilities, groups of 10+ adults. These rates only apply to access to the CIAP. For tours and workshops, contact reception.		2 €Not disclosed

Payment methods

  • Bank cards
  • French bank and postal checks
  • French "Chèques vacances"
  • Cash

Services

Services

  • Kiosk
  • Shop
  • WiFi

Accessible tourism

  • Hearing impairment
  • Mental impairment
  • Motor impairment
  • Visual impairment

Address

9 rue Fouquet de la Varenne
53270 SAINTE-SUZANNE-ET-CHAMMES

My route via Google Maps
  • Website

  • Centre d’Interprétation de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine

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Website +02 43 58 13 00
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