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Direct Institutional Communication with PATRIMOINE, CULTURE ET TRADITIONS

As an accredited public interest non-profit body registered under the French Law of July 1, 1901 (RNA W011002403, SIREN 834692048), PATRIMOINE, CULTURE ET TRADITIONS maintains open, accessible communication channels for all citizens. Because we are operated entirely by benevolent volunteers rather than paid commercial staff, we take pride in offering warm, personal, and conscientious attention to every message received.

We do not utilize automated marketing chatbots, third-party telemarketing agencies, or commercial mailing brokers. Your letters, phone calls, and digital inquiries are answered directly by elected board officers, workshop coordinators, or volunteer docents who possess deep firsthand knowledge of our heritage collections and field operations.

Physical Coordinates, Office Hours & Transit Directions

To ensure effortless access for all visitors, whether arriving by bicycle along the ViaRhôna, by regional rail, or by car from neighboring towns, here are our complete logistical details:

Detailed Transit Instructions & Sustainable Mobility Access

Our association actively encourages soft mobility and public transportation usage to access our facilities:

• By Regional Rail (SNCF TER): Take the TER train line from Lyon Part-Dieu or Ambérieu-en-Bresse to the Meximieux-Pérouges railway station (located 12 km from Saint-Vulbas). Connecting departmental bus line A13 operates between the station and Saint-Vulbas centre.
• By Bicycle (ViaRhôna Cycle Route): The EuroVelo 17 (ViaRhôna) route follows the Rhône river adjacent to Saint-Vulbas. Secure bicycle parking racks and a repair tool station are available free of charge directly outside our Marcillieux museum site.
• By Automobile / Carpooling: From Lyon or Geneva, take motorway A42, exit 7 (Pérouges / Meximieux), and follow departmental road D20 toward Saint-Vulbas. Free municipal parking with electric vehicle charging stations is available adjacent to the Saint-Vulbas Town Hall and Marcillieux courtyard.
• Accessibility for Reduced Mobility: The ground-floor museum galleries, blacksmith courtyard, and sanitary facilities in Marcillieux are fully wheelchair accessible via standardized gentle-grade ramps.

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Please complete the form below. Whether your message concerns educational bookings, artifact donations, research questions, or general information, we will reply promptly.

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Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Visits & Inquiries

Are there any admission fees for visiting the Marcillieux Museum?

No. Regular visits for individuals, families, and school groups are entirely free of charge. We believe that local historical heritage is a shared community treasure that must remain accessible to all.

How can I donate an antique farm tool or agricultural document?

If you have pre-1965 farm implements, blacksmith tools, historical photographs, or agricultural ledgers from the Plaine de l'Ain, please select "Proposing an Agricultural Artifact" in the contact form above. Our curatorial committee will examine the items, arrange a safe collection appointment, and formally register the pieces in our inalienable public heritage inventory.