Introduction

The Maison des Marionnettes is home to the small world of the Talabar theater company. It's an exhibition space, a place to handle puppets, experiment with shadow theater and interactive games. A magical moment to share with the whole family!

During your visit, you'll discover what goes on behind the scenes: girdle puppets, rod puppets, silhouettes, the castelet, hidden manipulation, the marotte... you'll know all the secrets. You'll become a puppeteer for a moment.
To complete the discovery of the art of puppetry, and in partnership with the puppeteers of the Compagnie Théâtre Talabar, we offer puppet-making workshops, shows (dates available at www.theatretalabar.com) and organize the "à 2 mains" festival.

We have also been running 2 interactive games (sensory games) since 2023.

Open Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 3pm to 6pm, during school vacations.

Admission: €3 per visitor aged 3 to 107!

Group visits possible all year round, by appointment. Free admission for accompanying adults. Maximum 12 people at any one time.

See https://villagedesmarionnettes.com for further information.

Frome 3 years old at 107 years old

Pets welcome : no

Other information

Group visits possible all year round, by appointment

Opening Hours / Rates

Opening Hours

From 22/02 to 09/03/2025 between 3 pm and 6 pm.
Closed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

From 19/04 to 04/05/2025 between 3 pm and 6 pm.
Closed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

From 05/07 to 31/08/2025 between 3 pm and 6 pm.
Closed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

From 18/10 to 02/11/2025 between 3 pm and 6 pm.
Closed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Rates

Full price: from 3 €.

Free entry for children < 3 years, accompanying guides.
Group rate available for > 12 people.

Single price: €3.

Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Cash

Activity Providers

Activities

  • Activity

Access

  • Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
  • Even flooring with no obstacles

Location

Ancienne Mairie de St Sébastien
2 Place du Vallon libre
Saint Sébastien
38710 Châtel-en-Trièves

The Maison des Marionnettes is at the center of the "puppet village village" of Châtel-en-Trièves (St Sébastien).

Latitude : 44.847865

Longitude : 5.798558

Altitude : 750m