Musée de l'automobile Henri Malartre

Housed in the Château de Rochetaillée‑sur‑Saône about 11 km north of Lyon, this museum displays Henri Malartre’s private collection across the Belle Époque château and modern exhibition halls. Collections cover roughly a century of transport history, including local Lyonnais marques, vintage bikes and advertising ephemera.

The site sits in three hectares of wooded parkland on the Saône and is part of Lyon’s municipal museum network. Facilities support group visits by reservation and staff assist visitors with accessibility needs.

A compact, well‑curated display of road transport history staged between the château’s period rooms and adjoining halls.

Look out for:

• Early French marques and locally significant cars from the Malartre collection.

• Restored vintage motorcycles, bicycles and public‑transport pieces.

• Period advertising, spare parts and automobilia that tell social and technical stories.

• The château setting and park alongside the museum buildings.

Best way to experience it:

Plan a 1–2 hour visit to see both buildings; check the museum website for seasonal opening days and group reservation options, and combine the visit with a walk in the riverside park.

• Check seasonal opening days before you go (hours vary by month).

• Group visits require advance reservation (Tuesday–Sunday available for groups).

• Free admission categories and full‑rate information are listed on the museum site.

• Reception staff provide assistance for visitors with disabilities.