Ecomusée du Bois et de la Forêt

Museum
Folk art and traditions

1324 route de Montremont, 74230 Thônes

Ecomusée du Bois et de la Forêt- Scierie des Etouvières — ©Cédric Chovet

Visite de la scierie — ©Nicolas Blanchard

Scierie hydraulique — ©Nicolas Blanchard

Ecomusée du Bois_Extérieur — ©Nicolas Blanchard

Les outils de la scierie — ©Nicolas Blanchard

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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.

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.