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Automobile Museum Henri Malartre
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Last updated date : 12/06/2026
On the banks of the Saône, 11km north of Lyon, the Rochetaillée-sur-Saône castle Belle-époque and its 3 ha wooded park, houses the collections of cars, cycles, old motorcycles and Henri Malartre's Lyon public transport.
A wide range of events are organised throughout the year. For example, fulfil your dream of getting behind the wheel of legendary cars such as the SIMCA 1000, the Citroën B14 or the Renault Alpine.
From Hitler’s parade Mercedes to the Lumière brothers’ Vivastella, or the carriage from Fourvière’s first funicular railway, come and discover around a hundred exceptional vehicles!
A bit of history: founded by Henri Malartre in 1959, it became a museum of the city of Lyon in 1972. Henri Malartre (1905–2005) was the son of Victor Malartre, a small-scale Lyon-based contractor specialising in boilermaking and metalwork, who was passionate about cars.
In the château, 150 cars from 1890 to 1986, including 20 models that are unique in the world. On the 1st and 2nd floors: 40 motorcycles from 1903 to 1955 and 31 bicycles from 1818 to 1960. Over 120 vintage advertising posters, vintage engines and accessories (nearly 1,000 collectable items).
Shop. Children’s play area. Picnic area. A park covering over 3 hectares (with events held there on certain Sundays).
The museum has a wooded park where you can enjoy picnics and walks! Furthermore, the museum has been awarded the “Accueil vélo” label, meaning cyclists have access to secure bike storage facilities and resources in case of a puncture, for example.
Practical information
Address
Château de Rochetaillée-sur-Saône 645, rue du Musée - 69270 Rochetaillée-sur-Saône
Prices
Adult: from 6 €
Student: from 4 €
Group adults: 55 to 320 €
Group children: 30 to 135 €
Set price group adults: 80 to 160 €.
Free entry for children under 18, Job-seeker, disabled people and accompanying persons.
City Museum Card 25 €/year
Culture Card: € 38/year
Youth card Culture (18-25 years): € 15/year.
Openings
All year round on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and weekends between 10.30 am and 6 pm.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st and December 25th.
Open from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. the third Friday of every month. In January, only open Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Equipments
- Private parking
- Car park
- Picnic area
Additional information
Buildings partially accessible to wheelchair users (park and halls)
Free Car- and buspark reserved in the museum park.
A descriptive guide in Braille and large print collections. Flyer in braille available.
Accessibility
- Visual disability
- Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
Museums and places to discover
Automobile Museum Henri Malartre
Château de Rochetaillée-sur-Saône 645, rue du Musée - 69270 Rochetaillée-sur-Saône
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