Step into a 19th century hydraulic sawmill and into the world of the men who worked to the steady rhythm of a saw. A lively tour with regular sawing demonstrations.

Museum Ecomusée du Bois et de la Forêt Thônes

About

Thônes (74230)
Animals allowed
Guided inividual tours obligatory

"The forest tell us..." :
Combined or not with the guided tour of the sawmill and in the company of the guide, this walk along a footpath allows you to discover the forest way of life and changes in the landscape and to understand the close link between man and his environment.

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    Prices

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

    Free entry for children < 6 years.
    Group rate available for > 10 people.

    Methods of payment accepted : Check, Bank/credit card, Cash

    Reception

    Open to children
    Animals allowed
    Languages spoken : English, French
    Languages of documentation : English, French
    Languages visits : English, French
    Languages informatives signs : English, French

    Opening

    From 01/04 to 30/04/2024, every Wednesday between 2.30 pm and 5.30 pm.

    From 01/05 to 30/06/2024, every Wednesday and Sunday between 2.30 pm and 5.30 pm.
    Closed exceptionally on bank holidays.

    From 01/07 to 31/08/2024.
    Monday to Friday, 10.30 am to 12 pm and 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm (tours depart at 10.45 am, 2.45 pm and 4.15 pm).
    Sundays open from 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm.

    From 01/09 to 30/09/2024, every Wednesday and Sunday between 2.30 pm and 5.30 pm.

    From 01/10 to 31/10/2024, every Wednesday between 2.30 pm and 5.30 pm.

    Labels and rating

    Eco-museum

    Services
    • Pets welcome
    • Educational visits
    • Coach access
    • Motorhomes allowed
    • Shop
    • Permanent entertainments organiser
    • Tourist brochures
    Equipments
    • Covered picnic area
    • Car park
    • Coach parking
    • Public WC
    • Sustainable development
    • Waste management
    • Picnic area
    Activities
    • Handicrafts workshops
    • Children's entertainment

    Access

    Scierie des Etouvières 1324 Route de Montremont 74230 Thônes

    • Mental disability
    • Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance

    More informations

    Information update on 16/01/2024 by Office de Tourisme de Thônes Cœur des Vallées