Le berceau de la Fourme de Montbrison

Day on the heights of the Monts du Forez with a visit to the Musée de la Fourme and the discovery of the Hautes Chaumes.

In the morning, relive daily life on the farms of the Monts du Forez in the 20th century by visiting the Fourme and traditions museum in Sauvain. The rise in summer in the jasseries, the making of Fourme, the pit sawyers,...

Picnic from the bag.

In the afternoon, explore the Hautes Chaumes and the summer pasture habitat with the Land of Art and History of Forez. Observation of the summer pasture landscapes at an altitude of 1 m, evolution of the practice of summer pasture through the ages, architecture of the jasseries. How did man adapt to the rigors of the mountain climate? What are the agro-environmental and tourist issues of this Natura 300 classified area.

• Clientele: Reception of school groups, Reception of summer camps

Target audience

Minimum age: 12 years old

• Flora and fauna
• Discovery
• History
• Regional products
• Heritage

• In Week
• In Week-end
• All-in

• French

• Cheque
• Cash
• Bank transfer