Wax Museum of Ars-sur-Formans | Musée de cire La vie du Saint Curé d’Ars, par Grévin

©Visite en famille au musée de cire d'Ars|Daniel Gillet

A unique spiritual and cultural experience

Planning a visit to Ars-sur-Formans ? Don’t miss its Wax Museum, created by the famous Grévin workshops. It’s one of the best ways to discover the inspiring life of Saint John Vianney.

Through 16 life-size scenes and over 35 wax figures, the museum tells the incredible story of the humble priest now known around the world.

The experience also offers a unique glimpse into 19th-century French life and the religious and social history of the time.

Both spiritual and cultural, the visit is perfect whether you’re a pilgrim, a family on holiday, a group of friends, or travelling solo.

The Wax Museum is an absolute must-see in Ars!

Practical Information

Admission Fees

Adult: €7

Child (6-18 years): €4

Free for children under 6 years old.

Religious: €4

Family rate: €17 (2 adults + unlimited number of children)

Payment methods: cash, credit card or check.

©Maquette de la Basilique Saint-Sixte au musée de cire d'Ars|Daniel Gillet

Opening Hours

April to June & September:

10am – 12pm / 2pm – 6pm, Tuesday to Saturday.
2pm – 6pm, Mondays, Sundays, and public holidays.

July-August:

10am – 12:30pm / 2pm – 6pm, Monday to Saturday.
2pm to 6pm, Sundays, and public holidays.

October to March:

10am – 12pm / 2pm – 5pm, Tuesday to Saturday.
2pm – 5pm, Mondays, Sundays, and public holidays.

Accessibility & Parking

On the A6 motorway coming from Lyon towards Paris, in Villefranche-sur-Saône, take exit 31-2 then follow Jassans-Riottier.
Coming from Paris, take exit 31-1 then follow Bourg/Jassans-Riottier-Ars.

For cars, three parking lots are available:

Pavement parking at Place Freihalden, opposite the medical center
Earth parking, accessible from Chemin du Bois de la Dame
Pavement parking in front of the semi-subterranean church meadow, on Rue Jean-Marie Vianney

For coaches:

Parking along Chemin de la Percellière, designated for touring coaches.

It is also possible to come by bus or bicycle!

Visiting as a Group

Whether for a cultural outing, a pilgrimage, a catechism outing, groups of adults or groups of children, we are at your disposal to accompany you in your project of visiting the Wax Museum, The Life of the Saint Curé of Ars.

Benefits for groups

Are you visiting as a group? Take advantage of preferential rates during your visit (for groups of 10 or more):

Adult groups: €5.50

Children’s groups: €3.20

Religious groups: €4

Payment cannot be split. A single payment is required in cash (with exact change), by credit card, by check, or by bank transfer.

We also offer guided tours of Ars for groups. Find out more!

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take a bit of Ars home

Gift Shop

Before leaving, don’t forget to stop by the souvenir shop at the Ars Tourist Office, located in the same building as the wax museum.

Here, you’ll find a curated selection of authentic French souvenirs, including:

Monastic products
Local delicacies
Books and postcards about Saint John Vianney and the region
Handmade crafts from local artisans

Perfect for bringing home a meaningful gift — or a little piece of France for yourself.