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The gentian house in Riom-ès-Montagnes dans le Cantal

Musée
Musée de la nature et de la faune sauvage
Musée des alcools et spiritueux
Cantal

The gentian house in Riom-ès-Montagnes

    1 Avenue Fernand Brun
    15400 Riom-ès-Montagnes

Timeline

Époque contemporaine
2000
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui

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Origin and history

The house of the gentian is a monument located in Riom-ès-Montagnes, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. This place is specifically dedicated to gentian, an emblematic plant of the region, often used in the manufacture of liqueurs and other local products. Its location in this city of Cantal underlines the cultural and economic importance of this resource to the local population.

In mountainous regions such as Riom-es-Montagnes, houses or museums dedicated to local productions, such as gentian, play a key role in preserving artisanal and natural heritage. These places allow the transmission of traditional know-how while stimulating tourism and the local economy, often centred around agriculture and the transformation of natural resources.

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Conditions of visit

  • Conditions de visite : Ouvert toute l'année
  • Jours d'ouverture : du 15.06 au 15.09 : 14h - 18h
  • Horaires d'ouverture : juillet et août, de 10h à 12h30 et de 14h30 à 17h30
  • Tarifs de visite : Entrée gratuite
  • Contact organisation : 04 71 78 10 45