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Museum Overview

1 hour cruise with commentary on the Isère river, departing and returning from St Nazaire en Royans. Historical approach to the places and villages crossed, as well as its fauna and flora.

"Royans-Vercors" paddle boat, one of the most beautiful cruises in Rhône-Alpes.
A stone's throw from Grenoble, near St-Marcellin and as far as St Nazaire en Royans, the Isère offers the unexpected aspect of a landscape resembling a "bayou" where the Mississippi-style paddle boat glides on calm water.
Discovery commented, of course, by our crew. of the flora and fauna and architectural heritage of the villages of Sône and St Nazaire en Royans, with the dizzying cliffs of the Vercors and the red rocks of Royans as a backdrop,
Bring binoculars to fully enjoy this natural break and observe the birds.
You also have the possibility to personalize your program by combining the Wheeled Boat cruise with a visit to the Grotte de Thaïs or the Garden of Petrifying Fountains, according to your preferences!

New: Birdwatching cruises

Pets allowed : yes

Important information regarding animals : Dogs must be kept on a leash. The cabin crew reserves the right to refuse boarding to any dog ​​exhibiting dangerous behavior. Limited number of places available.

Duration : 2 hours

Other details

Reception of people with disabilities: contact us

Tips and Suggestions

Paddlewheel Boat + Grotto of Thaïs Package OR Petrifying Fountains Garden + Grotto of Thaïs Package

Sustainable tourism

Use of organically labeled cleaning products

Comfort and amenities

Services

  • Pet Friendly
  • Coach access
  • Catering
  • Snack Bar

Equipment

  • Free parking
  • Coach parking
  • Parking
  • Bar

Accessibility

  • No wheelchair access.

Languages

  • English
  • French

Documentation available in:

  • Italy
  • néerlandais
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

Rates / opening

Prices

From 11/04 to 03/07/2026
Adult: 16,70 €
Child: €11,30 (Child from 4 to 10 years old
For a child aged 0 to 3: €3,50)
Adolescent: €15,10 (Young people aged 11 to 17)
Reduced rate: €10,20 (Disabled child aged 4 to 17)
Student: €15,10 (Student and job seeker)
Person with a disability: €15,10 (Disabled adult)
Adult group: €13,10 (Rates apply to groups of at least 20 people. Prices are inclusive of tax, per person, based on a single payment for the entire group.)
Children's group: €7,10 (Price for "nursery and elementary" school group)
Price for school group "middle and high school": €8,20
Rates apply for a group of at least 20 people.
The prices indicated are inclusive of VAT, per person, based on a single payment for the entire group.).

From 04/07 to 31/08/2026
Adult: 17,70 €
Child: €12,30 (Child from 4 to 10 years old
Price for a child from 0 to 3 years old: €4,50)
Adolescent: €16,10 (Young people aged 11 to 17)
Reduced rate: €11,20 (Disabled child aged 4 to 17)
Student: €16,10 (Student and job seeker)
Person with a disability: €16,10 (Disabled adult)
Adult group: €13,10 (Rates apply to groups of at least 20 people. Prices are inclusive of tax, per person, based on a single payment for the entire group.)
Children's group: €7,10 (Rates for "nursery and elementary" school groups)
Rates for school groups "middle and high school students": €8,20
Rates apply for a group of at least 20 people.
The prices indicated are inclusive of VAT, per person, based on a single payment for the entire group.).

From 01/09 to 30/09/2026
Adult: 16,70 €
Child: €11,30 (Child from 4 to 10 years old
Child rate from 0 to 3 years: €3,50)
Adolescent: €15,10 (Young people aged 11 to 17)
Reduced rate: €10,20 (Disabled child aged 4 to 17)
Student: €15,10 (Student and job seeker)
Person with a disability: €15,10 (Disabled adult)
Adult group: €13,10 (Rates apply to groups of at least 20 people. Prices are inclusive of tax, per person, based on a single payment for the entire group.)
Children's group: €7,10 (Nursery and elementary school group)
Rates for school groups (middle and high school students): €8,20).

Group rate from 20 people.

Payment method

  • Cheque
  • Bank / credit card
  • Cash
  • Classic Holiday Vouchers

Opening

From 11/04 to 30/09/2026 every day.
April 2026: closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
May, June and September: closed on Mondays.

Groups

Groups accepted : from 20 to 140 people

Average visit duration for groups : 1 hours

For Professionals

  • Seminar / Meeting

Up 60 people

The establishment provides you with:

  • Paper board
  • Microphone
  • Tables
  • Rectangular tables
  • Screen

Our meeting room:

  • "Royans Vercors Paddlewheel Boat" room:
    Prices: 700 € - € 1400
    60 people