Travel Guide Les Ecorces

The name of this village is unusual, as it is linked to the name of its inhabitants. They were farmers / tanners in the 14th century but above all tavaillonneurs. That is to say that they were specialized in the cutting of small planks of coniferous wood intended for the covering of the walls of the houses most exposed to the bad weather. Spruce essentially. There are still many of them today that are covered with this natural protection and insulation. The local craftsmen even went as far as Switzerland to collect their raw material. 2 buildings also stand out in the locality: the 17th century Saint-Roch chapel and the 19th century Saint-Jean-Baptiste church.