Guided tour of the Old Customs House
From Tuesday 24 December 2019 to Thursday 30 April 2020
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
15:30 to 16:30
Exceptionally closed : Wednesday 25 December 2019
Exceptionally closed : Wednesday 01 January 2020
Location : La Vieille Douane1277, route de Vonnes74390Châtel
Presentation
The adventures of the local smugglers, in the mountains of Chablais, from the 18th century to the end of 1950s, represent a real heritage nowadays.
The old customs house has been converted into a cultural tourist attraction, showing visitors a different side to this border region. Children and adults will find this a fascinating trip back in time, learning about the game of cat and mouse that went on between the smugglers and the customs officers (known as 'gabelous') in the mountains of the Portes du Soleil before the advent of winter sports. Packed with anecdotes, local witness accounts and customs archives, the Old Customs House provides a picturesque, entertaining and richly documented and illustrated account of our local history. And there are lots of surprises in store!
Groups are welcome all year-round on advanced booking.
Groups are welcome all year-round on advanced booking.
General information
- Accessibility criteria for people with reduced mobility :
- Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
Event details
- Cultural and artistic :
- Guided tour
- Art and culture :
- Historic
Proposed service(s)
- Services :
- 23 people max per group
- 10 people min per group
- number of people minimum : 4
Tarifs
| Fares | Rates period | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22/12/2019 - 31/08/2020 | |||
| Adult | A l'année | 6.50€ | |
| Child (8-15 years) | A l'année | 3.50€ | |
| Group adults | A l'année | 3.50€ | |
| Group children | A l'année | 3.50€ | |
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Event Organizer
La Vieille Douane
Phone : +33 4 50 71 75 11
Phone : +33 4 57 26 90 04
Location
La Vieille Douane1277, route de Vonnes74390Châtel
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