CHESTNUT AND CHESTNUT OAK HOUSE
SAINT-MARTIN-DE-BOUBAUX , Lozère – Cultural heritage
About
In a traditional Cévennes setting lies the Maison de la Châtaigne et du Châtaignier where owners and harvesters bring their chestnuts to dry out or make into flour. Visitors can see how a traditional chestnut dryer or “clède” works: the chestnuts are stored on racks above the hearth where they dry slowly. Harvesting, threshing and storage equipment. Chestnut wood usage (furniture, wickerwork etc.). Types of chestnut, grafting, orchard renovation etc.
Spoken languages : Spanish – English – French
Payment
- Chèques bancaires et postaux
- Cash
Services
Services
- Visites groupes guidées
Groups
- Minimal number of persons 5
- Maximal number of persons 15
