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Origin and history

The Écomusée du Bois et de la Forêt à Thônes is a monument located in the commune of Thônes, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. This place is specifically dedicated to the preservation and transmission of knowledge related to logging and timber trades, major historical and economic activities in this mountainous region. In rural areas such as Thônes, the forest has long played a central role in the daily lives of the inhabitants.

Wood-related activities, such as carpentry, carpentry or the manufacture of utility objects, were structuring the local economy. The ecomuseums, such as that of Thônes, aim to preserve this collective memory and to make visitors aware of the importance of this natural and cultural heritage.

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