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Clos Parchet Farm Ecomuseum

A traditional 1815 farm turned ecomuseum in Samoëns: 2,000 utensils, kitchen (cuzna), heated common room (pèle), cowshed, hayloft and bread oven — guided tour by the Guides du Patrimoine.

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Clos Parchet Farm Ecomuseum at Samoëns, traditional 1815 farm with collection of rural utensils
At a glance
Type
Ecomuseum · traditional 1815 farm
Access
Paid · booking via Tourist Office
Price
Adult €8 · Teenager €6 · Under-12s free
Duration
≈ 1 hr 30 (guided tour)
Best season
April to November, depending on calendar
Parking
Centre of Samoëns (public car parks)
Town
Samoëns

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Price

Adulte
8,00 €Tarif individuel
Adolescent
6,00 €Tarif individuel
Enfant -12 ans
0,00 €Gratuit pour les moins de 12 ans

What is Clos Parchet Farm Ecomuseum

The Clos Parchet Farm Ecomuseum is one of the finest showcases of the Haut-Giffre rural heritage. A traditional 1815 farm carefully preserved and opened to the public in 1994, it brings back daily life on the sunny southern slopes of Samoëns. The collection includes over 2,000 period utensils — tools, cookware, looms, clogs, sledges — telling the story of farm work and the old trades of the upper Giffre valley.

Visits are guided by the Heritage Guides of Savoie Mont Blanc, through the cuzna (kitchen), pèle (parlour), byre, bread oven and barn. Adult €8, under 12 free; reservation recommended in season.

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Practical information

Address
Ferme Écomusée du Clos Parchet, Chemin du Clos Parchet, 74340 Samoëns (10 min walk from the centre) View on map
Coordinates
46.101° N · 6.701° E
Altitude
≈ 730 m (south-facing slope of Samoëns)
Opening times
2026 hours: from 9 April to 30 June and 1 Sept - 6 Nov: Thursdays 14:00-16:15. From 1 July to 31 August: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 14:00-16:00 and 16:00-18:00. Booking with the Tourist Office is mandatory. Checked on leclosparchet.fr on 10 June 2026.
Official website
leclosparchet.fr
Telephone
+33 (0)4 50 34 40 28 · ecomusee.closparchet74@gmail.com
Access / Parking
Public car parks in the centre of Samoëns; walk up to the ecomuseum (≈ 10 min uphill walk). Car access via Chemin du Clos Parchet.
Duration of visit
About 1 hr 30 for the full guided tour, including the bread-oven event in summer.
Booking
Booking mandatory with Samoëns Tourist Office (+33 (0)4 50 34 40 28). Small groups (10 people max) to preserve the atmosphere.
Audience
Families, rural heritage enthusiasts, school groups (by booking), visitors to the Grand Massif.
Accessibility
19th-century farm: uneven floors, steps, upper floor via stairs. Not wheelchair accessible. Sturdy shoes recommended.
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FAQ

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What is the Clos Parchet Ecomuseum Farm?

The Clos Parchet Ecomuseum Farm in Samoëns is a traditional farm from 1815, opened to the public in 1994 as an ecomuseum. It presents peasant life in the Haut-Giffre valley, with a collection of 2,000 period utensils.

How much does the Clos Parchet Ecomuseum Farm cost?

Clos Parchet Ecomuseum Farm prices: adult €8, teenager €6, free for under-12s. Group rate from 10 people. Verified 10 June 2026.

What are the 2026 opening times of the Clos Parchet Ecomuseum Farm?

2026 hours of the Clos Parchet Ecomuseum Farm: 9 Apr - 30 June and 1 Sept - 6 Nov Thursdays 14:00-16:15; 1 July - 31 August Tue/Thu/Fri 14:00-16:00 and 16:00-18:00. Mandatory booking via the Tourist Office. Verified 10 June 2026.

Do I need to book for the Clos Parchet Ecomuseum Farm?

Yes, visiting the Clos Parchet Ecomuseum Farm in Samoëns is only possible by booking with Samoëns Tourist Office (+33 (0)4 50 34 40 28 or ecomusee.closparchet74@gmail.com).

How long does the Clos Parchet Ecomuseum Farm tour last?

The guided tour of the Clos Parchet Ecomuseum Farm lasts about 1 hr 30, covering the cuzna, the pèle, the cowshed, the hayloft and the outbuildings; bread-oven event included in summer.

Where is the Clos Parchet Ecomuseum Farm?

The Clos Parchet Ecomuseum Farm is on Chemin du Clos Parchet in Samoëns (74340), on the south-facing slopes above the village, about 10 minutes' walk from the centre. GPS: 46.101° N · 6.701° E.

Are there events at the Clos Parchet Ecomuseum Farm?

Yes, in summer the Clos Parchet Ecomuseum Farm offers bread-oven events — a demonstration of traditional baking and, on some days, a tasting of freshly baked bread.

Is the Clos Parchet Ecomuseum Farm wheelchair accessible?

No, the Clos Parchet Ecomuseum Farm is a 19th-century farm with uneven floors and an upper floor reached by stairs. It is not wheelchair accessible. Sturdy shoes recommended.

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Published 10 juin 2026·Updated 21/06/26

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