Projection and discussion: "Les Dranses partagées"

This animated documentary film about the Jotty Dam was made by 135 children from Chablais. They investigate the builders, the technologies used, hydroelectricity, and the flora and fauna of the Dranses.

Description

Les Dranses partagées is an animated documentary film about the Jotty dam.
Produced by 135 children from Chablais, aged 3 to 15, it is an investigation into subjects close to their hearts: an investigation into the people who built the dam, technologies that are unique in the world, hydroelectricity and the flora and fauna of Les Dranses.


Organised in partnership with the Association pour le Développement Culturel d'Abondance (Association for the Cultural Development of Abondance).

Animals

Pets allowed : No

Prices

Free to participate.

The price does not include

Visit of the Maison du Fromage Abonance interpretation center.

Opening period

Wednesday 29 April 2026 from 7 pm.

Languages spoken

• French

Adaptive tourism

• Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
• Reserved space 330 cm wide < 100 m from the site
• Lift (80 x 130 cm) and door >= 77 cm
• WC + grab handle + adequate space to move

Environments

• Mountain location
• Close to a public transportation
• Village centre
• Bus stop < 500 m

Documents

• Projection and discussion: "Les Dranses partagées" (pdf)

Location

The Maison du Fromage Abondance is located in the heart of the Abondance valley:
5 minutes from the centre of the village, itinerary "Tour du village" or "Bords de Dranse".
On the right as you enter the village from Thonon-les-Bains.
27 km from Thonon-les-Bains and Evian les Bains on the D22.
65 km from Geneva Airport
It is served by the Colombus coaches, stop "Maison du Fromage Abondance" (during school holidays).