Visite libre du musée de la Maison des Alpages
The Maison des Alpages invites you to discover its museum dedicated to pastoralism: a challenge for the future! And its permanent exhibition on the history of the village of Besse in the 20th century, a reading corner, a shop and local produce await you!
The museum invites you to discover pastoralism as it is practiced today, dispelling preconceived ideas by promoting centuries-old know-how.
First, you will discover what pastoralism is, then you will discover all the issues requiring constant adaptation of the practice: global warming, predation, sharing of space, and many others...
Coming to the museum will allow you to understand this vital activity for the economy of our mountains and the life of our villages!
Through our permanent exhibition, you will also discover the life of the Bessats. The village had up to 1000 inhabitants in the XNUMXth century! Most of them were farmers and had to adapt to a harsh mountain environment, sometimes hostile to man and animals.
A universe dedicated to this era: stories, period photographs and press articles recounting a village life that has not completely disappeared...
First, you will discover what pastoralism is, then you will discover all the issues requiring constant adaptation of the practice: global warming, predation, sharing of space, and many others...
Coming to the museum will allow you to understand this vital activity for the economy of our mountains and the life of our villages!
Through our permanent exhibition, you will also discover the life of the Bessats. The village had up to 1000 inhabitants in the XNUMXth century! Most of them were farmers and had to adapt to a harsh mountain environment, sometimes hostile to man and animals.
A universe dedicated to this era: stories, period photographs and press articles recounting a village life that has not completely disappeared...
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Camper van reception possible in the village near the museum.
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The Maison des Alpages is located at the end of the main street of Besse-en-Oisans, just before the parking lot on the left.
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