Maison des Galvachers
Small eco-museum in Anost devoted to the galvachers, the migrant oxherds and carters of the Morvan, with illustrations, testimonies and audiovisual material.
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About the museum
The Maison des Galvachers in Anost is an eco-museum devoted to the galvachers, the oxherds and carters of the Morvan, known for their skill in driving draught oxen. They migrated seasonally, mainly between May and October, and this wandering life lasted into the 1930s.
The exhibition is richly documented and combines illustrations, testimonies and reconstructions of this way of life with an audiovisual section. It belongs to the network of the Écomusée du Morvan and is complemented by the Maison du Patrimoine Oral de Bourgogne, located in the same village.
The Autun tourist office offers a storytelling walk, “Au temps des Galvachers”, lasting about an hour and a half, which includes admission to the museum and to the Maison du Patrimoine Oral.
Highlights
- Richly documented exhibition on the life of the galvachers of the Morvan
- Illustrations, testimonies and reconstructions
- Audiovisual presentation
- Storytelling walk “Au temps des Galvachers” with museum visit
Permanent exhibition
- Exposition sur les galvachers du Morvan – The wandering life of the oxherds and carters of the Morvan, with illustrations, testimonies, reconstructions and an audiovisual presentation.
- Operated by
- Commune d'Anost
Admission & discounts
| Storytelling walk “Au temps des Galvachers” (about 1 h 30 min, admission to the museum and the Maison du Patrimoine Oral included) | €8Reduced rate €4; minimum 2 participants; booking at least 2 hours before departure. |
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The rate for a self-guided museum visit is not published. Payment by cheque or cash.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The storytelling walk is not suitable for visitors with reduced mobility.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Car park and coach parking listed by the tourist office.
The museum is in the centre of the village of Anost, near the town hall.
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- Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi listed on the Autun tourist office's entry.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 1.5 hrs |
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| Good to know | Visit with audiovisual exhibition; guided storytelling walk in the autumn season, to be booked through the tourist office. |
