Maison Départementale des Alpages de l'Isère

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Maison Départementale des Alpages de l'Isère

Adresse :

3 impasse des Alpages
38142 Besse-en-Oisans

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In the heart of the village of Besse-en-Oisans, classified as a remarkable site, the Maison des Alpages houses a museum, a projection room and exhibitions dedicated to pastoralism. It also offers outings to meet the herds and shepherds.

The museum tour is divided into several sections:

- A permanent, interactive exhibition invites you to discover pastoralism as it is practiced today, dispelling preconceived ideas and highlighting age-old know-how.
- A museum area dedicated to the rich history of Besse-en-Oisans and the Ferrand Valley will introduce you to life in mountain villages in bygone days (collection of old objects, photos, personal accounts, etc.).
- Numerous modules on issues such as climate change, predation, the environment and the economy linked to pastoralism complete the visit.

The Maison des Alpages also offers free activities for children, including access to the library (with a wide selection of books on subjects such as the mountain environment, fauna, flora, transhumance and life in the past), and booklets of games and puzzles available from reception.
Finish your visit with a visit to the museum's boutique, dedicated mainly to local producers, whose aim is to introduce quality products to local and visiting customers, promoting members of the Route des Savoir Faire de l'Oisans, Alpe is Here and the Ecrins National Park.

The Maison des Alpages also offers guided tours of Besse, outings to the mountain pastures to meet the herds and shepherds, and hikes in the summer pasture hamlets. After these outings, liven up your evenings with the "Les alpages font leur cinéma" film festival.

LABELS :
- Member of the Richesses Culturelles de l'Oisans (RCO) network
- Member of the "Route des Savoir-Faire de l'Oisans".
-Esprit Parc National,
-Ecrins National Park Information Point

In practice

Equipments

  • Toilets,
  • Public WC,
  • Exhibition space,
  • Book shop,
  • Car park,
  • Orientation board,
  • Entertainments room,
  • Film room,
  • Parking nearby,
  • Coach parking

Services

  • Educational visits,
  • Room hire,
  • Themed tour,
  • Shop,
  • Permanent entertainments organiser,
  • Tourist routes,
  • Tourist brochures,
  • Tourist information,
  • Booking of general amenities,
  • Guided tours

Activities

  • Activity,
  • Children's entertainment,
  • Concert,
  • Product tasting,
  • Temporary exhibition,
  • Entertainment evenings,
  • Handicrafts workshops

Theme

  • History,
  • Sciences and technology,
  • Local tradition,
  • Arts and culture,
  • World of rural agricultural,
  • Occupations,
  • Folk arts and popular traditions

Time schedule

Choissez une période :

From 05/15/24 to 06/30/24
From 07/01/24 to 07/06/24
From 07/07/24 to 08/31/24
From 09/01/24 to 09/30/24

From 05/15/24 to 06/30/24

  • Monday :

    Closed

  • Tuesday :

    Closed

  • Wednesday :

    10h00 to 12h30
    - 13h30 to 18h00

  • Thursday :

    10h00 to 12h30
    - 13h30 to 18h00

  • Friday :

    10h00 to 12h30
    - 13h30 to 18h00

  • Saturday :

    10h00 to 12h30
    - 13h30 to 18h00

  • Sunday :

    10h00 to 12h30
    - 13h30 to 18h00

Prices

Payment method

  • Bank/credit card,
  • Check,
  • Cash

Self-access store and library area.

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Latitude : 45.071764

Longitude : 6.171595

Height : 1549

3 impasse des Alpages
38142 Besse-en-Oisans
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The Maison Départementale des Alpages is located in Besse en Oisans, home to the largest mountain pasture in the département.
The history and evolution of these mountain pastures, and the fact that they are still in operation, make them ideal for bringing together those involved in pastoralism and the general public.

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Information mise à jour le 19/08/2024
par Oisans Tourisme

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