Immerse yourself in the history of the Ubaye forests with a guided tour of the old hydraulic sawmill! You'll enter the engine room, and thanks to the power of the water, a plank will be sawn before your eyes. Freshness guaranteed!
Description
Nestled in the cool of the forest, the old sawmill was created in 1936. Today it is dedicated to tours and demonstrations, which allow visitors to relive the work of sawyers in the 50s.
The guided tour will allow you to understand how it works, you will be able to access the engine and gear room, and thanks to the force of the water, a board will be sawn before your eyes by this period tool!
Other details
● Limited number of places, registration required.
Rates / opening
Prices
Guided tour of the hydraulic sawmill
● Adult: €6
● Child (5-15 years): €3
● Reduced price: €5
● Free for children under 5
Guided tour package: hydraulic sawmill + Maison du Bois + woodturning demonstration
● Adult: €12
● Child (5-15 years): €6
● Reduced price: €11
● Free for children under 5
Reduced rate: job seekers, large families, groups of 8 or more, Museum passports, disabled people, students, beneficiaries of minimum social benefits upon presentation of proof.
Opening
Every Thursday, from June 15 to September 15, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
The tour may be cancelled if the water level is not sufficient to operate the saw.
Visit confirmed from 4 registered