Culture Street
Artistic and heritage detours in the heart of the village
A land of inspiration and refuge for many artists and craftsmen who have found the peacefulness of its ancient chalets conducive to creation, Le Grand-Bornand is a popular destination for lovers of “BO!Vivre”. A lively village all year round, you can lose yourself in the stalls of the Wednesday market, an institution dating back to 1795, enjoy a good meal, a show or an exhibition, or take part in the astonishing “Art Vache” itinerary of squares and alleyways!
A land of inspiration and refuge for many artists and craftsmen who have found the peacefulness of its ancient chalets conducive to creation, Le Grand-Bornand is a popular destination for lovers of “BO!Vivre”. A lively village all year round, you can lose yourself in the stalls of the Wednesday market, an institution dating back to 1795, enjoy a good meal, a show or an exhibition, or take part in the astonishing “Art Vache” itinerary of squares and alleyways!
The Maison du Patrimoine, an authentic farmhouse that has survived the centuries, acquiring a patina that gives it all its cachet, presents a collection of furniture and objects from yesteryear left untouched by its former owners. Immerse yourself in the life of the people of yesteryear, during the day or at night by torchlight... and discover the scarcely believable date engraved upside down on the oldest known construction beam in Grand-Bornand!
Every Wednesday morning, the weekly market, which backs onto the region's last Reblochon market, an institution dating back to 1795, livens up the village's streets and squares. As well as sharing a coffee as you shop and catching up with the locals, it's an opportunity to stroll along the picturesque Art Vache circuit, with its dozens of works paying tribute to the village's “star”, telling a different story of Le Grand-Bornand...
Summer festival regulars will appreciate the “En attendant le Bonheur des Mômes” shows, regularly offered as part of the winter entertainment program, while contemporary art lovers will opt for a visit to the “L'Esquisse” art gallery, home to bornandin painter and draughtsman Pierre Amoudry. Last but not least, a tour of the craftsmen and women whose work sublimates some of the village's oldest buildings is a must, to bring back a souvenir full of meaning...
