The Grand Atelier Express: Back to the Past

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©Amélie R. Photographies, Pomme Verte

An activity "Expériences Famille" is available here

Want to escape the daily grind? Climb aboard the Châtellerault Paris Express! Jessica, your captain, will take you back in time to the Belle Epoque. Have you validated your ticket?

Last call, immediate boarding!

Head to the Grand Atelier in Châtellerault with the kids for a unique experience: traveling back in time! Aboard the Châtellerault-Paris Express, you'll embark on a retro journey from 1890 to 1970. But be careful, it's not a leisurely ride: the captain warns you that challenges await you along the way. From the start, you'll be propelled onto the stage at the legendary Cabaret du Chat Noir, the unmissable address in bohemian Paris. A great atmosphere guaranteed!

New stop, new mission: to bring to life statuettes that dance in shadow puppet mode (yes, like magical shadows that move all by themselves!). Hop! A jump at the piano to revisit a classic... but in "little keyboard genius" style. Don't panic, the mini-artists take on this challenge like pros. And with a big smile to boot!

Panic on the tracks!

Between discoveries and laughter, the Grand Atelier de Châtellerault is a true gem worth a visit. Now for the next challenge: a blindfolded skill course. Guess who's playing the guinea pigs? The parents, of course! Guided by your little experts, they fumble, stumble, and laugh as the light at the end of the tunnel draws nearer. Not so easy when you can't see a thing, but mission accomplished thanks to the talent of the whole family.

Each stopover immerses you in a new world of the museum. From artists, you become mechanics, designers, or even artisan craftsmen. And if that word intrigues you, rest assured: we too had to concentrate to guess it.

And you'll need concentration to solve the puzzles, master the skill-based courses, and gradually rewind the thread of time. Phew, what an adventure...

I'm trying the experiment!

⭐ THE GRAND ATELIER – CHÂTELLERAULT

📍 Châtellerault

⏱️ 2h

🗓️ From February to December

💰 €7 / adult and €2 / under 25s

🎂 From 6 years old

🎟️ Reservation required

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