E18 Pano000209 Chalets Cuilleryc.cattin Alpcat Medias Le Grand Bornand
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And to think that its oldest chalets are contemporaries of the Château de Versailles… As the French resort that has preserved the most evidence of this traditional way of life, Le Grand-Bornand invites you to imagine yourself as a modern-day Heidi, for a day of authenticity!
2023 Cuillery T.vattard Ot Lgb 2
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Walk M.dubost 4
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Spring Walk 6
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On Wednesdays, do some shopping at the market in Le Grand-Bornand, one of the most famous in the Aravis region. It’s a meeting place for holidaymakers and Bornand locals. Alongside the stalls full of cheeses, charcuterie, vegetables and other local or manufactured products, you can meet the farmers of Grand-Bornand who deliver to wholesalers their crates of farmhouse Reblochons, the famous local Appellation d’Origine Protégées cheese made twice a day on the farm.
At weekends, head to the Bétemps and Vulliet bakeries to try bescoin, a soft brioche bun flavoured with aniseed and saffron that was loved by the Princes of Savoie and that is still offered to godchildren on the occasion of the Bornand patron saint’s day, which takes place on 15 August. The perfect way to reconcile gourmets and… gourmets!
H20 Gastronomy A.chemin Le Grand Bornand Tourism Aim7524
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45aravis Tvattard Reblochon H20
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40aravis Tvattard Reblochon H20d
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Discover the secrets of farmhouse Reblochon. Every week, one of the many farms in Grand-Bornand opens its doors to the public. It’s an opportunity to discover the different stages in the making of Reblochon cheese. From milking the cows to maturing in the cellar, the “cream of cheeses” so popular with hikers reveals the secrets of its inimitable flavour and texture during a final tasting session with the producer.
Visit a 400-year-old cottage… An authentic farmhouse that has survived the centuries, acquiring a patina that gives it all its cachet, the Maison du Patrimoine presents a collection of furniture, objects and costumes from yesteryear, skilfully staged. With light and shade, wood creaking and fire crackling in the fireplace, will you be able to find the scarcely believable date engraved upside down on the oldest beam of the venerable house? Here’s a clue… take the barn staircase!
On leaving the Maison du Patrimoine, cross the road and go past La Source, a place where you can explore the Alpe. Don’t miss the many workshops on offer for your children, as well as the cauldron merry-go-round, the giant bell and many other original creations. A fun, offbeat experience guaranteed!
E20 Maison Du Patrimoine T.vattard Le Grand Bornand Tourisme 024
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La Source M.dubost 25
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E19 7607 Randonnee Famille T.vattard Le Grand Bornand
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2023 Rando Patrimoine T.vattard Sima 11
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Discover the Bornandin heritage on a discovery hike along a panoramic path with views over the mountain pastures and the Aravis range.
A one-hour family outing to the Pont des Romains. At a height of 20m and as its name suggests, the Pont des Romains, which spans the Nant du Chinaillon, is located on the old Roman road to the Col de la Colombière. As you walk along the Borne, you leave the leisure area and join an overgrown and then sparse path that leads to the Pont des Romains. This beautiful structure straddles the Chinaillon torrent, in a peaceful, cool setting.
E19 6765 Randonnee Famille T.vattard Le Grand Bornand
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