Situated at an altitude of over 1100 m, the Maison Michaud, a typical Haut-Doubs tuyé farmhouse, has stood the test of time since 1683. Immerse yourself in the life of the farmers of the Jura massif
from the 17th to the early 20th century.
During your visit, you'll explore the 800 m2 of exhibition space and the 2,000 objects on display. You'll discover how ingeniously farmers adapted to the harsh and long winters
to the harsh, long winters, and the solutions they found to this life of self-sufficiency: sustainable architecture in harmony with its environment, know-how..,
lifestyles...
Discovering the Maison Michaud also means understanding the history of the Franco-Swiss border (how it was built, smuggling, etc.) and the networks of smugglers that were set up during the Second World War.
during the Second World War.
In July and August, guided tours on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2.30pm.
from the 17th to the early 20th century.
During your visit, you'll explore the 800 m2 of exhibition space and the 2,000 objects on display. You'll discover how ingeniously farmers adapted to the harsh and long winters
to the harsh, long winters, and the solutions they found to this life of self-sufficiency: sustainable architecture in harmony with its environment, know-how..,
lifestyles...
Discovering the Maison Michaud also means understanding the history of the Franco-Swiss border (how it was built, smuggling, etc.) and the networks of smugglers that were set up during the Second World War.
during the Second World War.
In July and August, guided tours on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2.30pm.
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