Maison Bruil
Rural house in Introd, an example of Gran Paradiso architecture, with a museum on food preservation; currently closed for works.
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About the museum
Maison Bruil stands in the hamlet of Ville Dessus, in Introd, and is an example of rural architecture of the Gran Paradiso: an old farm where the spaces for people and for animals were gathered under the same roof. The present form derives from alterations made between 1680 and 1856, when the separate bodies were joined into a single structure.
The visit takes place over three floors, with rooms restored to their original function: the cellar, the crotta (a cool cellar cooled with ice), the drying rooms and the attic. Here a permanent exhibition on food preservation is set up, based on oral testimonies collected across the region from 1980: cold, salt, drying, smoking, cooking and isolation from air and light, techniques born from the brevity of the growing season at high altitude.
The Atelier du Goût is the space dedicated to local products, with presentations and tastings, and the “Mistero della Foresta” is a game-trail for adults and children. Nearby, the dairy of Les Villes-Dessus, built in 1913–1914 and in operation until the mid-1980s, has been converted into an interactive centre on the milk supply chain, which can be visited during events or by reservation for groups.
Highlights
- Rural house with spaces for people and animals under the same roof
- Crotta cooled with ice, cellar and attic
- Exhibition on traditional food-preservation techniques
- Atelier du Goût with presentations and tastings
- Game-trail “Mistero della Foresta”
- Les Villes-Dessus dairy as an interactive centre on the milk supply chain
Permanent exhibition
- Maison de l'alimentation: la conservazione degli alimenti – Exhibition on traditional food-preservation techniques in the Aosta Valley, based on oral testimonies.
- Operated by
- Comune di Introd
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
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| Reduced | €3 |
The regional tourism portal lists a full ticket of €6 and a reduced ticket of €3, purchasable online; the prices refer to the period of opening before the closure for works.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- 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
According to the regional tourism portal the site is accessible, with a stairlift and an external ramp, and has an accessible toilet.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
The “Mistero della Foresta” route is designed for adults and children; the Les Villes-Dessus dairy is aimed in particular at school groups and families.
Getting there & parking
The museum is in the hamlet of Ville Dessus (Norat), in the municipality of Introd.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | The “Mistero della Foresta” route is a game-visit with clues and puzzles for adults and children. |
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