L'Arche d'Oé, heritage center

A traditional house, one of the oldest in the village, which used to house men and animals. Through the testimonies of the inhabitants, discover the life of the mountain community from its agro-pastoral origins to its tourist activity.

Description

Famille Plus Montagne" label.
"L'Arche d'Oé" ("Oé" means Aussois in local dialect) recounts the history of the village through the written and oral testimonies of its inhabitants.
Each room in the house has been restored to its original function and layout.
Today, Aussoyens and Aussoyennes invite you to come and discover, alone, with family or friends, the life of their mountain community, from its agro-pastoral origins to its current tourist activity.
Children's play areas have been set aside for them to discover during their visit.
Each week, during the winter and summer tourist seasons, one or more activities are offered during the day or evening: guided tours, butter-making, discovery workshops, snacks, storytelling evenings, etc.

Additional welcome

45 people maximum, divided into 2 groups.

Services

• Pets welcome
• Guided individual tours
• Guided group tours
• Educational visits
• Themed tour
• Shop
• Permanent entertainments organiser
• Tourist brochures
• Tourist information
• Booking of general amenities
• Guided tours
• Unguided individual tours

Environments

• Mountain location
• Resort center
• Ski resort

Rates

Adult: 4.50 €
Child (6-12 years): 3.20 €.

Free entry for children < 6 years.

Payment methods

• Bank/credit card
• Check
• Cash

Opening period

From 14/12/2024 to 11/04/2025
Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 3 pm and 7 pm. On Wednesday and Sunday between 3 pm and 6 pm.
Closed on Saturday.
Closed exceptionally on 17/12/2024.
Open exceptionally on 14/12/2024.

Spoken languages

• English
• French
• Italian

Adapted tourism

• Not accessible in a wheelchair

Location

Documents

• Leaflet of the Arche d'Oé museum in Aussois (pdf)

Animals

Pets allowed : Yes

Pets allowed with supplement: No

Pets kept on a leash.

Host portrait

• Push the door of time and discover the life of a mountain village in the 18th century. This traditional house is the ideal place to understand the identity of Oé (Aussois in patois).