Ecomusée du Bois et de la Forêt

Name: Ecomusée du Bois et de la Forêt
Address: 1324 route de Montremont, Thônes, 74230
Telephone: 04 50 32 18 10
Price range: Adult: 7 € Child: 5 € Group adults: 6 € Group children: 4 €. Free entry for children under 6. Group rate available for 10 people or more.

Thônes

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Opening period

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).

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.

Gestures for the environment

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.