Ecomuseums France

Here, workshops for both small and large are proposed: engraving, modelling, sculpture or printing. Let yourself embark on a real journey over time and through different continents, gestures and trades.

In Haute-Provence, pigeon lofts are numerous and varied. The Bourrelles dovecote, which is particularly large, is a magnificent architectural testimony to a rural breeding activity that was once of prime economic importance. It is located in the magnificent olive-growing estate of Moulin Arrizi. Entirely restored by its owners, the association "Les Amis des Mées" has installed in the lower room a mini-ecomuseum of the pigeon houses of Haute-Provence. In the upper part, the pigeons continue to live and coo.

The ecomuseum presents the forest of Mervent-Vouvant, its flora: species, management, protection, ecology; its history; the work of the wood of yesteryear and the fauna, in animal scenes reconstituted with naturalized animals. The association offers discovery classes, nature classes and forest classes. Also forest hikes and a sawmill visit (for groups).

Since 1994, Pierre de Bresse Castle Park has been home to the most important Burgundy biological fair, the last weekend of June, with more than exhibitors. Because you knew that Burgundy is a pioneer region in agrobiologie? As many as 5 000 visitors learn each year that bio is not only about food, but also about green, energy, housing… The weekend is punctuated by conferences, animations for children, and also for big ones, in the form of a big country party under the top on Saturday evening.