Heritage House | Le Grand Bornand

Immerse yourself in the day-to-day life of the people of yesteryear

A visit to the Maison du Patrimoine is a chance to immerse yourself in the daily life of people in days gone by, a life punctuated by the seasons and agro-pastoral activities. It’s also a chance to discover the typical architecture of the Aravis and to understand the ingenuity of the traditional houses of Grand-Bornand.

An authentic traditional house and a true model of rural architecture, the Maison du Patrimoine bears witness to the traditions and skills that forge the identity of the commune of Grand-Bornand.

From 3 June to 3 July 2026: Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2pm to 5pm
From 4 July to 22 August 2026: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 2pm to 5pm
29 August to 18 September 2026: Wednesdays and Saturdays, 2pm to 5pm

To discover this summer…

An exhibition of sketches of mountain chalets and animals by Flo des Chenets, from 20 June to 20 September 2026.

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28Jun

Journée du patrimoine de Pays et des Moulins : Visite villageCULTURAL

With the theme of Tours and Detours, the 28th Countryside and Mills Heritage Days are an opportunity to discover the hidden corners of the village of Le Grand-Bornand through a...

4Jul21Aug

Night strolling at the Heritage HouseCULTURAL

After sunset, enter in the Heritage House, under the lights of lanterns... Leave the 21th century behind and enjoy this unique sensory experience, to the sound of crackling...

19Sep20Sep

European Heritage daysCULTURAL

The Heritage house and the House of Valérie welcome you for the 43rd European Heritage Days. Guided tours, games and activities are available for all the family.

27Jun28Jun

Country and Mill Heritage daysTRADITIONS AND FOLKLORE

On the occasion of the 28th Heritage Days of the Countryside and Mills, the Heritage Centre and the Maison de la Valérie are opening their doors to the public. For two days,...

4Jul21Aug

Gourmet visit in the Heritage HouseCULTURAL

What did the people of Le Grand-Bornand eat back in a day? You will discover through your ears and taste buds the daily life of our ancestors and the food they ate.

Visit of the Heritage house with music. For the occasion, the Heritage house will be open free of charge.

3Jun24Jun

Guided tour of the Heritage houseCULTURAL

Let yourself be guided and discover every nook and cranny of this traditional 19th-century farmhouse, which has been protected as a Historic Monument since 2007.

to discover... La Source

40 play areas, ecological rides, mechanical and sound attractions, educational farm and garden, panoramic terrace, exhibitions and shows: a “new generation” amusement park… where the whole family can discover the Alps!

This summer, La Source promises plenty of new attractions!

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The podcast

After the show, you can (pour)follow the experience as a podcast!

Spearheaded by Antoine Guillaume, associate artist and initiator of the project, in close collaboration with the Associative Life department of Le Grand-Bornand town hall, the Culture Heritage/La Source unit of Le Grand-Bornand tourism, Espace Grand-Bo and DOKA Production, “Paroles au Grand-Bornand” brought together several generations of local people over the course of 2025, with an artist from their village, to tell the story of their region (then and now).

The “Paroles au Grand-Bornand” project involved local residents and those involved in the cultural life of the village (schools, the Municipal Youth Council, the Bornandin Heritage Association, the Elders’ Club, Atelier à l’Envers, etc.), with a twofold aim: to understand where we come from, by collecting oral testimonies from our elders, and to think about the future by working with schoolchildren on a forward-looking project.

“Paroles au Grand-Bornand” began as a circus and documentary theatre show written and performed by Antoine Guillaume, accompanied by dancer and choreographer Mélanie Manoutsis, musician and composer Bertrant Boulot, and classes of CE2/CM2 from the Chinaillon school and CM1/CM2 from the St Jean-Baptiste school, before becoming a radio programme.

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