Description
The museum tour is divided into several sections:
- A permanent, interactive exhibition invites you to discover pastoralism as it is practiced today, dispelling preconceived ideas and highlighting age-old know-how.
- A museum area dedicated to the rich history of Besse-en-Oisans and the Ferrand Valley will introduce you to life in mountain villages in bygone days (collection of old objects, photos, personal accounts, etc.).
- Numerous modules on issues such as climate change, predation, the environment and the economy linked to pastoralism complete the visit.
The Maison des Alpages also offers free activities for children, including access to the library (with a wide selection of books on subjects such as the mountain environment, fauna, flora, transhumance and life in the past), and booklets of games and puzzles available from reception.
Finish your visit with a visit to the museum's boutique, dedicated mainly to local producers, whose aim is to introduce quality products to local and visiting customers, promoting members of the Route des Savoir Faire de l'Oisans, Alpe is Here and the Ecrins National Park.
The Maison des Alpages also offers guided tours of Besse, outings to the mountain pastures to meet the herds and shepherds, and hikes in the summer pasture hamlets. After these outings, liven up your evenings with the "Les alpages font leur cinéma" film festival.
LABELS :
- Member of the Richesses Culturelles de l'Oisans (RCO) network
- Member of the "Route des Savoir-Faire de l'Oisans".
-Esprit Parc National,
-Ecrins National Park Information Point
Opening
MAY - JUNE - SEPTEMBER: 10:30am-12:30pm, 1:30pm-6pm
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
JULY-AUGUST: 10am-12.30pm, 1.15-7pm
Open every day.
Additional info
- Services :Guided individual toursUnguided group toursGuided group toursEducational visitsRoom hireThemed tourShopPermanent entertainments organiserTourist routesTourist brochuresTourist informationBooking of general amenitiesGuided toursUnguided individual tours
- Equipments :Film roomParking nearbyCoach parkingCar parkPublic WCExhibition spaceBook shopOrientation boardToiletsEntertainments room
- Payment :CheckBank/credit cardCash
- Spoken languages :EnglishFrench
Prices
Self-access store and library area.
