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Ferme de la Forêt

Historic site and monument, Farm, Historic patrimony, Classified, 16th C in Courtes
7 Full-fare
  • Typical Bresse farmhouse built in the late 16th century.
    Come and discover the farm in its new setting with a renewed tour route.

  • Listed as a Historic Monument in 1930.
    A fine example of a half-timbered, wattle-and-daub farmhouse, dating from 1581, with an admirable cruciform gallery serving as a balcony on the upper floor. Its northern section was demolished shortly after 1900. The mitre is in the shape of a Romanesque pyramidal bell tower.
    Special feature: the well is equipped with a double crank handle, a reminder that the farm was once divided between two sisters whose relationship was far from cordial!

    A revamped...
    Listed as a Historic Monument in 1930.
    A fine example of a half-timbered, wattle-and-daub farmhouse, dating from 1581, with an admirable cruciform gallery serving as a balcony on the upper floor. Its northern section was demolished shortly after 1900. The mitre is in the shape of a Romanesque pyramidal bell tower.
    Special feature: the well is equipped with a double crank handle, a reminder that the farm was once divided between two sisters whose relationship was far from cordial!

    A revamped tour: from food to construction techniques, not forgetting farming activities, these themes will evoke the practices of yesteryear, put into perspective with today's world.
    Along the way, hands-on activities will encourage visitors to share their experiences.

    Choose your visit!
    - Self-guided: discover our different visit areas at your own pace!
    - Multimedia: bring your phone or borrow one of our tablets! Your mission if you accept it: become a special heritage agent for the International Heritage Energy Agency. Lead the investigation and help the agency harvest all the heritage essence of the site!
    - Flash visit: follow one of our enthusiastic guides for a 30-minute tour on a variety of themes!

    Stroll around the vegetable garden, the orchard with its ancient varieties, the corn and hemp crops.

    Looking for a break? Take advantage of the terrace or coffee corner! Sweet or savoury, discover our selection of local and artisanal cookies. Sip a lemonade or fruit juice, or warm up with our 100% local hot drinks.

    Store to discover: local know-how and short circuits.

    Partial wheelchair access with assistance
  • Spoken languages
    • English
    • French
Services
  • Accessibility
    • Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
  • Activities
    • Activity
    • Children's entertainment
  • Equipment
    • Car park
    • Coach parking
  • Services
    • Coach access
    • Guided tours
Rates
Payment methods
  • Bank/credit card
  • Check
  • Cash
  • From April 19, 2025 to November 2, 2025
  • Full price
    7 €

    • for over 18s

  • Reduced price
    5 €

    • for under-18s

  • Admission includes guided tour

    Adults (10 people or more) and school groups, by reservation only:
    fermedelaforet@grandbourg.fr
Openings
  • From April 19, 2025
    until May 4, 2025
  • From May 5, 2025
    until July 4, 2025
  • From July 5, 2025
    until August 31, 2025
  • From September 1, 2025
    until October 17, 2025
  • From October 18, 2025
    until November 2, 2025
  • Monday
    Closed
    -
  • Tuesday
    11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday
    11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday
    11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday
    11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Sunday
    11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • (school vacations zone A)
  • Saturday
    11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Sunday
    11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Public holidays and long weekends.
  • Monday
    Closed
    -
  • Tuesday
    10:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday
    10:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Thursday
    10:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Friday
    10:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Saturday
    10:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Sunday
    10:30 AM - 6:30 PM
  • Saturday
    11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Sunday
    11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Monday
    Closed
    -
  • Tuesday
    11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday
    11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday
    11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday
    11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday
    11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Sunday
    11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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