Artistic and historical detours in the heart of the village
Take a look! Le Grand-Bornand cultivates the art of getting out of… out of the box. Alternative and daring, it’s an invitation to hipsters of all stripes to go green.
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Unique experiencesto discover in Le Grand-Bornand
The Cow Art Trail...or contemporary art that's really accessible!
The only one of its kind in the world, the ” Parcours de l’Art Vache ” is as progressive, arty and offbeat as you can get. Walkers can appreciate the hundreds of works – paintings and sculptures – permanently installed throughout the village, maintained and regularly renewed by professional and amateur artists from all over the world. It’s a veritable open-air art gallery, offering a fresh, offbeat view of Grand-Bornand’s ‘star’ ruminant.
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Artisans d'artdu Grand-Bornand
Between tradition and contemporary creation, Le Grand-Bornand cultivates a lively craft industry, to be discovered along the streets of the village. L’Augusta, a shared boutique, brings together ceramists, jewellers, textile designers and soap-makers in a beautiful collective setting. In their workshop, the Martin family shape clay with the precision of time-honoured techniques, while Didier Périllat perpetuates the skills of a skilled saddler. A few steps away, Pierre Amoudry opens his gallery to a pictorial universe rooted in mountain landscapes. Further up, Luc Périllat, Pierre Amoudry and Vincent Desplanche use sketches and stories in their mountain notebooks to illustrate their close-up view of everyday life in the mountains.
Why not get into action mode?
Hiking in front of the Aravis mountain range, skiing at sunset, enjoying the fresh mountain air while admiring hundred-year-old chalets, meeting the farmers, guides and craftsmen and women and enjoying a good farmhouse Reblochon cheese: these are all moments that make summer and winter in Grand-Bornand a unique experience… and help to make it a place that belongs to all of us in a small way.
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Rediscover your childlike eyesin the heart of the village
… Unless you prefer the hustle and bustle of the “Au Bonheur des Mômes” festival, which for over 30 years has brought performing arts companies from all over the world to the Alpine pastures, or “La Source”, where nature and culture come together in workshops for families to explore the traditions of the Alps in a fun and offbeat way, or the many concerts and events that bring the village to life on long summer evenings.
Discoveringlife of yesteryear
A must-see for heritage and history enthusiasts, the Maison du Patrimoine is an authentic farmhouse that has survived the centuries, acquiring a patina that gives it its special cachet. It features a collection of furniture and objects from yesteryear, left as they were by its former owners. Immerse yourself in the life of the people of yesteryear, during the day or at night by torchlight. Discover the richness of Bornandin’s heritage.
