HERITAGE DAYS: Visit of the Saussy tower
Discover how it works and the ingenuity of its designers on September 17 and 18.
Saturday September 17 and Sunday September 18, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
o La tour de Saussy – path to the tower free entrance and parking
– an information panel provides an update on the restoration in progress;
– exceptional opening of the interior… where a surprise awaits visitors;
– two videos show you the tower seen from the sky and the virtual climb to the terrace;
– a short free commented walk (100 m – about 15 minutes) takes you to the charming site of the Combe du Mousseneux. It is there, at the foot of the tower, that you discover how it works and admire the ingenuity of its designers;
– possibility of visiting the workshop where our volunteers repair the mast of the wind turbine.
On site: – refreshment bar, sale of souvenirs;
– possibility of joining the association to help us continue the work.
o The historical carousel – route de Chaignay free admission and parking
You will see the amazing carousel, where the builder of the tower trained his horses for hunting with hounds.
An exhibition traces the history of the village and the castle; our volunteers will answer all your questions!
And to get from one site to another…
You take the means of transport of the time: the horse-drawn carriage
(about 20 minutes each way – 3 euros each way – 5 euros each way – under 3 years old = free)
To complete your discovery of the local heritage,
o The Forges of Val Suzon:
Exceptional opening Sunday September 18 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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