The Filature Arpin, Spinning and weaving mill
This is where the wool blankets, famous the world over, were born. Founded in 1817, the Filature not only bears testimony to the ancient methods of the textile industry but continues to make products in the traditional way.
It is famous for its "Bonneval blankets" which, despite being made in Séez, owe their name to a famous guide from Bonneval- sur-Arc (Maurienne) who sold them door-to-door in 1830. A trip to this working factory is an education, retracing the history of techniques, the craftsman's love for the quality of his work, and the solidarity of a multi-skilled team devoted to authenticity.
The visitor can watch the wool of Savoie sheep being carded, spun and woven on machines more than a century old. These are classified as historical monuments and recorded in the national heritage registry. The oldest machine dates back to 1817.
In the boutique you will find clothes, shoes, hats, throws, covers, cushions, knitting wool and Bonneval blankets.
Open all year except on bank holidays.
Groups: upon reservation
Rates: guided visits: adults 5 € - children 3 € Free visits: adults 4 € - children 2.50 € 1 free ticket for every 20 paying visitors
Séez 2, rue de la filature, La Fabrique.
Tel. +33(0)4.79.07.28.79 www.arpin1817.com
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La Maison des Artisans et du Patrimoine, Art Centre
At this crafts and heritage centre the visitor can discover numerous artists and craftsmen and women from Savoie, who have been working together for more than 20 years. Their wide range of creations in many materials and colours reflect the high quality of talent and skill. Various pieces are on display; sculpted wood and cast iron, furniture, paintings, basketry, salt dough creations, water colours, jewellery, furniture fabrics, decorations, sculptures, cut paper art and many more. First floor: Savoyard heritage, reading room (books on Savoy and crafts). Program of courses and exhibitions on request.
SUMMER:
From June 18 to July 13 and from September 1 to September 15: Tuesday and Thursday: 2.30 pm - 5.30 pm.
From July 16 to August 31: Monday to Friday: 2.30 pm - 6.30 pm, Saturday: 2.30 pm - 6 pm.
WINTER:
School holidays "Christmas and February" : Tuesday to Friaday : 2.30 pm - 5.30 pm
School holidays "East" (from April 9 to April 25, 2013) : Tuesday and Thursday : 2.30 pm - 5.30 pm
Except school holidays : Thursday : 2.30 pm - 5.30 pm
Free entry
Groups: by appointment
Séez 1, Rue Saint Pierre
Katrine CHASSAING Tél. +33(0)6.20.62.48.02
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Père Rullier Traditional food conservation – Manufacture of Pit'chus "crozets"
Père Rullier will show you where he makes Pit'chus "crozets" (local pasta), terrines, local "diot" and "pormonier" sausages, and other home-cured meat products which hold an important place in Savoyard culinary tradition.
Closed in May and from September 15 to November 1.
Shop:
SUMMER: from Monday to Sunday morning: 8 am - 12.30 pm and 3 pm - 7.30 pm
WINTER: from Monday to Sunday morning: 8 am - 12.30 pm and 3.30 pm - 7.30 pm
Visit to the Pit'chus workshop and tasting:
JULY-AUGUST: Thursdays: 3 pm - 6 pm
WINTER: please ask us
Free entry
Groups: please ask us
Séez 30, Rue Célestin Freppaz
Tel +33 (0)4.79.41.04.43
Musée de la Faune et de la Nature, Flora and Fauna Museum
Located in the heart of the village of Séez, the Fauna and Nature Museum recreates the mountainside and shows off the fauna of the region in a marvellous 400m² display.
Taxidermist Bernard Désoppis has set more than 500 wild and domestic animals in their natural environment, representing the seasons and Alpine terracing. One zone is given over to the reconstruction of a Savoyard home with furniture, work tools and pets. You can visit the museum at your own rhythm, individually or in a group, using the information panels for guidance. Animal tracks, videos on taxidermy and on mountain fauna and various trophies complete this approach to nature aimed at children, adults and specialists. The gift shop has a large choice of souvenirs.
SUMMER: on request
WINTER: on request
RATE:
Selective closure in October and November
Séez 31, Rue Célestin Freppaz
Tel +33 (0)4.79.41.05.14 or +33 (0)6.89.43.06.06
Tannerie Favre, Tannery and Shop
Working with hides for more than two centuries (since 1805) at the tanners you can discover the original workshops and see the tools and utensils used in the craft.
Philippe Favre has always worked in decorative leather, selling the results in his shop where you can also find pieces of leather, hide and skin. Assembly and decoration of bells and cowbells, retail sales. Presentation video.
SUMMER: Monday to Saturday: 9.30 am - midday and 2 pm - 7 pm (8 pm on Thursdays)
WINTER: Monday to Friday: 9.30 pm - midday and 2.30 pm - 6 pm
Free entry
Closed on bank holidays and selectively in September and October
Séez 1, Rue des tanneurs.
Tel +33 (0)4.79.41.00.48 or +33 (0)6.62.64.00.48
Haute-Tarentaise Dairy Cooperative
Do you want to know how they make Beaufort cheese? Then this is the place to visit.
Open all year
From Monday to Friday, 9.30 am - 11.30 am (free, unguided tour)
Free guided tour in season on Fridays, 9.30 am and 10.30 am
Co-op shops: Bourg St Maurice, Les Arcs, La Rosière, Tignes and Val d'Isère
Visit site: Bourg St Maurice, ZA les Colombières. Tel +33 (0)4.79.07.08.28
Musée des Minéraux, Mineral Museum
At the minerals museum in Bourg Saint-Maurice, discover the time-honoured activities of the crystal-seekers, the ovens and the crystals themselves.
JULY - AUGUST: every day: 10 am - midday and 3 pm - 7 pm except Sunday and Monday morning
Rate: adult: 4 €, children (7-17 years): 2 €
Bourg Saint-Maurice 82, av Maréchal Leclerc
Tel +33 (0)4.79.07.12.74
Traditional Coffee torrefaction workshop and museum
As you enter Bourg Saint-Maurice you will notice the smell of coffee.
Step through the door that leads to the world of coffee.
A museum of original items and notably a wood and charcoal burning torrefaction machine from 1935, will appeal to coffee-lovers. Take a look, breath in the scent of roasted coffee beans and taste the flavours. Unique in France
Free entry (schools 3 €)
Group visit on reservation
Sale of coffee
SUMMER: July-August: every day: 9 am - midday and 1.30 pm - 7 pm. Sunday : 2 pm - 7 pm
WINTER:
December - April: Tuesday to Saturday: 9 am - midday and 2 pm - 7 pm. Sunday: 2 pm - 6 pm
May, June, September - November: Tuesday to Saturday: 9 am - midday and 2 pm - 7 pm.
Selective closure in May, September and November
Bourg Saint-Maurice 253 avenue Antoine Borrel
Tel +33 (0)6.10.50.83.55 / +33 (0)6.12.94.44.93
www.lorvert.net
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The REIGNIER Gallery
Roger REIGNIER, with his family, is the man behind this gallery dedicated to works painted during the German occupation summing up the atmosphere of the time. Sculpture developped from 1946 onwards and is revealed in bas-relief and statuettes en rond de Bosse showing subjects in relation to recent and not so recent events. These creations are not abstract but are interpreted with a contempory bareness. The elegant and talented creations of Jean-François REIGNIER also merit a mention.
SUMMER : From July 8 to August 31 : Monday to Saturday : 3.30 pm - 5.30 pm
WINTER : Visits on request
Free admission
Séez. 76, Rue Célestin Freppaz
Tel. +33 (0)4.79.41.17.79
Office de Tourisme de Séez
25, rue Célestin Freppaz - 73700 SÉEZ
Tél. +33 (0)4 79 41 00 15 - Fax +33 (0)4 79 41 05 81
accueil@otseez.com