Ecomusée du Bois et de la Forêt

  • Museum
  • Local tradition
  • Eco-museum
Elevation : 626m
1324 route de Montremont, 74230 Thônes
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.

Services

Services

Accessibility
Disabled access
Car park
Toilets
Picnic area
Animals accepted
Motor home
Shop

Services offered

Quality standards

Quality standards
Famille plusFamille plus

Accessibility

Accessibility

Mental disability
Visual disability
Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
Reserved space 330 cm wide < 100 m from the site
Doors >=77 cm wide
Possibility of drop-off in front of the site
Accessible with assistance for the visually impaired
Presence of sitting or standing areas

Rates

Rates

Adult
€7.00

Child
€5.00

Group adults
€6.00

Group children
€4.00

Payment methods

Payment methods

Payment methods

CheckCheck
CashCash

Groups (Max capacity)

Groups (Max capacity)
  • 50 Maximum number of people

Openings

Openings

From 1 April 2026 until 30 June 2026 - Open everyday
From 1 July 2026 until 31 August 2026 - Open everyday
From 1 September 2026 until 31 October 2026 - Open everyday

Location

Location

Ecomusée du Bois et de la Forêt
Elevation : 626m
1324 route de Montremont, 74230 Thônes

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • English
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Mountain view
  • Town outskirts
  • River 5 km away
Updated on 26 January 2026 at 15:04
by Office de Tourisme de Thônes Cœur des Vallées
(Offer identifier : 153975)
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