La Grande Chartreuse, mother house of the order, is entirely devoted to silence and prayer of the monks; it therefore does not tour. To satisfy your curiosity, the Museum of the Grande Chartreuse, created in 1957, you will better understand the mystery of the Carthusian Order, their 900-year history, lifestyle...
Mainly Renaissance period, its architecture is similar to that of the monastery. The Museum and its many rooms open the doors to the inner and spiritual adventure of the Carthusian monks, and to their vocation to solitude. The complete redevelopment of the Museum, opened in May 2011 offers thanks to numerous documents, objects of everyday life, engravings but also to new films and testimonials to experience the monastery as if you were there and share the faith and emotion of monks today. An invitation to glimpse "the great Silence" as in the documentary film by Philip Gröning (2006).
Museographers Bizouard C. and F. Pine, have built a new museum wishing give the building its original function; a monastery compound hermitages; So the course is on 3 levels: historical time, the time of the seasons and the time of the liturgy. These new spaces also allow you to discover a jewel of the Order, the collection of cards Chartreuse part of the visit.
By radiation Carthusian well beyond regional boundaries, the Grande Chartreuse Museum is one of the emblems of the Dauphine. Since its inception in 1957, more than 5.5 million visitors came to the browse and enjoy the serenity. The label Museum of France has been awarded by the Ministry of Culture in recognition of the interests of the museum and quality brought to the museum.
Correrie in the heart of the Chartreuse mountain range, is just 2 km from the monastery founded by St. Bruno in 1084. This unique site desired by the monks will help you better understand the mystery of the Carthusian Order. The development of new spaces in the old dependency of the monks, gives you the keys to answer all your questions about their human and spiritual adventure. More than a museum, the La Correrie is a space for all; place of silence and reflection in which you will find: a shop, a picnic area room for picnics, a chapel, an alpine garden, and events to discover.
The car museum is also the starting point for many hikes for all levels and tastes; including the famous ride to the foot of the monastery (1 hour round trip).
