Ecomusée du Bois et de la Forêt

From 3 years
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Description

The Ecomusée du Bois et de la Forêt de Thônes invites you to visit a 19th-century hydraulic sawmill, with sawing demonstrations.
Discover the world of forestry and woodworking in the mountains, from yesterday to today.

A lively and interactive visit for young and old alike, with a sawing demonstration after each activity.
Powered by water, wheels, belts and gears reveal their secrets.

In July and August, there are lots of extra nature activities on offer:
Every Tuesday morning: nature workshop, for ages 3 and up.
Every Tuesday afternoon at 4.15 pm: forest discovery activity, for ages 3 and up, following the tour.
Every Thursday afternoon, from 2.30 pm: forest walk, for children aged 6 and over.

Introductory carpentry workshops for children aged 6 and over, every Wednesday morning during the school holidays.

From 3 years Duration 1h15

Princing

Adult: 7 €
Child: 5 €
Group adults: 6 €
Group children: 4 €.

Free entry for children under 6.
Group rate available for 10 people or more.

Additional information

Spoken languages

Equipements

Pets

Pets allowed

Sustainable Tourism

Environmental awareness through walks, outings, workshops and activities in the forest. Shop selling local wooden items. Cycle-friendly label. Picnic area with composting and waste sorting facilities.

Address
1324 route de Montremont, 74230, Thônes
Opening
April and October: every Wednesday at 2:45pm and 4:15pm (ticket office opens at 2:30pm and 4:00pm) May, June and September: every Wednesday and Sunday at 2.45pm and 4.15pm (ticket office opens at 2.30pm and 4.00pm). Exceptionally closed on public holidays. July and August: Monday to Friday at 10:45 a.m., 2:45 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. (ticket office opens at 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.) Sundays open at 2:45pm and 4:15pm (ticket office opens at 2:30pm and 4:00pm).

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Address
1324 route de Montremont, 74230, Thônes
Opening
April and October: every Wednesday at 2:45pm and 4:15pm (ticket office opens at 2:30pm and 4:00pm) May, June and September: every Wednesday and Sunday at 2.45pm and 4.15pm (ticket office opens at 2.30pm and 4.00pm). Exceptionally closed on public holidays. July and August: Monday to Friday at 10:45 a.m., 2:45 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. (ticket office opens at 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.) Sundays open at 2:45pm and 4:15pm (ticket office opens at 2:30pm and 4:00pm).

Thônes Heart of the Valleys

TOURISM OFFICE THONES HEART OF THE VALLEYS
1, rue Blanche 74230 Thônes
Tél. +33 (0)4 50 02 00 26

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