La Source | Le Grand Bornand

A play park and exploration of the Alps for all the family

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!

From 3 June to 3 July 2026: Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10am to 6pm
From 4 July to 29 August 2026: Monday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm
31 August to 19 September 2026: Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10am to 6pm

Open day with free admission on Saturday 6 June!

By the way, What is La Source?

La Source is the fruit of the deliberations of a steering committee that brought together the talents and skills of artists, residents and elected representatives of Le Grand-Bornand, technicians and members of the Association du Patrimoine Bornandin, who were able to respond to a number of issues in tune with the times.

tourism: by creating a business lever for the resort, by showcasing the cultural and natural heritage of the mountains and the Alps
educational: by offering children an original, immersive activity centre where they can learn while having fun
an artistic challenge: by serving the creative vocation of Grand-Bornand through cultural dissemination at local, regional and cross-border level
an environmental challenge: by promoting the mountain environment through the transmission of values combining sustainable development and heritage conservation
a social and participatory challenge: by fostering links between generations through the ongoing co-construction of the site by local residents, visitors and Alpe players

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from320 €

Playful stay: access to playgroung space La Source

A holiday combining nature and culture at La Source play park, a paradise for children. Take the family on an exploration of the fun and quirky Alps.

What's new to return to La Source all summer long!

Between now and the end of June, a number of new features will be added to the site:

a new area devoted to emblematic mountain birds;
the installation of a toddler area in La Grange aux étoiles;
the installation of a new game of skill on the giant steps;
new sounds in the “Nid”, a sensory space using old cable cars, on the theme of pastoralism, created by Christiane Dampne as part of the Ailleurs, au coin de la bergerie project in the Isère region;
a photo exhibition (20 June to 20 August) entitled On vous dit patou… by Valentine Guerin and Ellen Teurlings, on the theme of patous and the use of mountain pastures.

A new workshop for the little ones!

In addition to the traditional carpentry and miniature-making classes run by Sylvie Bries, artist and decorator for the Au Bonheur des Mômes festival, a new workshop, Selauzerbes, will be specially designed for 3-5 year-olds, with the aim of creating their own rock salt with mountain herbs as a family.Introductory sketching sessions will be given by Céleste Desplanche (in conjunction with the 5th edition of Carnets d’alpage, from 25 to 30 July) and a mountain-themed ” escape coffre ” activity will also be on offer.

to discover... Heritage House

Through its century-old wooden walls, the Maison du Patrimoine invites visitors to step back in time and discover the traditional way of life of the people of Le Grand-Bornand.

Patinated by the years and by the inhabitants, it has retained all its charm and character.

Discover it 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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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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