Logo Musée du Patrimoine

All French heritage classified by regions, departments and cities

Ecomuseum of the Wood and the Forest in Thônes en Haute-Savoie

Musée
Musée des Métiers du Bois
Haute-Savoie

Ecomuseum of the Wood and the Forest in Thônes

    Voie Communale N°3 de Montremont
    74230 Thônes

Timeline

Époque contemporaine
2000
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

Key figures

Information non disponible - No character identified Source text does not mention name

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.

External links

Conditions of visit

  • Conditions de visite : Ouvert toute l'année
  • Période d'ouverture : Horaires, jours et tarifs sur le site du musée ci-dessus
  • Contact organisation : 04 50 32 18 10