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Erablo: traditional housing

Bessans
L'Erablo in Bessans: museum of traditional housing - OTHMV
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  • L'Erablo in Bessans: museum of traditional housing - OTHMV

In the past, humans and animals had to share their living space just to cope with everyday life. The need to keep warm and to be able to look after their animals at the same time, meant that mountain people developed a specific style of habitat.

Description

A testimony to the past, this way of living together has lasted for centuries. The tour and video show this ancient way of life.
Open every morning during the season.
Guided tours are available in summer and winter, and on request for groups all year round.

Services

  • Guided individual tours
  • Guided group tours

Environments

  • Mountain location
  • Resort center

Rates

Full price: 2 €.

Opening period

From 30/06 to 28/08/2026 daily between 9.15 am and 11.15 am.

Spoken languages

  • French

Adapted tourism

  • Not accessible in a wheelchair

Location

Animals

Pets allowed : No

Erablo: traditional housing
  • Eco-museum
Rue de la Maison Morte 73480 Bessans