Guided Tours
TOUR OF THE CITY
A Tour in the City
The architectural diversity of public and private buildings in Bellegarde-sur-Valserine reflects the social and economic changes, which continue to influence the unique appearance of this vibrant city.
Individuals:
- Audio guide rentals: GPS, audio commentaries, photos,...
- Rate: €5 a day
Groups:
By appointment only. Information available and reservations made at the Visitor Information Center.
For more information on the Tour.
MEDIEVAL GARDEN
The Garden of Guichard and Matel
The garden does not pretend to be botanical or to preserve different species. It evokes (through plants) the traditions, beliefs, and lifestyle of Mr Guichard de Musinens and his wife Matel, “founders” of the fortified manor house.
Self guided tours:
- From May to October
- Free
Guided tours:
INDIVIDUALS: 4 free guided tours will be offered in 2011 : in May, June, August and September .
GROUPS:
- From May to October
- 15 persons maximum
- Fee: €30
- Reservations required
- Contact: Michel and Catherine PERROUSE: mcperrouse@tele2.fr or Bernard and Eliane Gallezot : bernard.gallezot@wanadoo.fr
To learn more:
About the garden>>>
About the Castle of Musinens>>>
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Fort l'Ecluse
To learn more about the Fort>>>
INDUSTRY
Sidefage
The Sidéfage (union of inter-municipalities) manages the recycling facility for household and similar domestic waste.
GROUPS:
- Tour of the entire incineration plant, from the pit and the control room to the turbine generators and the area for the maturation of cinders.
- By appointment only.
ACTIVITIES:
- For schools: numerous activities are organized on a regular basis
- For the general public: public meetings, exhibitions, and tours of waste collection sites, sorting centers and the incineration plant of Bellegarde-sur-Valserine.
Contact: the Sidéfage >>>
GASTRONOMY - CHEESES
The Abbey Cheese Factory
The Abbey factory is one of the four remaining cheese factories to make the Bleu de Gex (1st AOC raw cow milk cheese recognized nationally).
To discover the various stages of manufacturing, the factory offers observation windows and audio-visual materials.
INDIVIDUALS:
- All year round from 9am to 11am
- Free self guided tours.
GROUPS :
- By appointment only
- Fee: €1.60 per person including the product sampling at the end of the tour.
To learn more:
The regional cheeses>>>
The Abbey Cheese Factory>>>
GASTRONOMY - HONEY
The Apiaries of the Valserine
In Montanges, Jocelyne and Bernard Moyne provide the opportunity to witness honey collectioning in their beekeeping operation. Tours end with a sampling of the apiaries' products.
- From May to September
- Free
- Length: 45 min.
- By appointment only - Ph# 04 50 56 94 67
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