Villar d'Arène has preserved one of its most important ancestral traditions, that of "Pain Boulli", made from rye flour and water.
Guided tours are organized by the association du Four et du Moulin (Oven and Mill Association) to give an insight into life in the past.
Guided tours are organized by the association du Four et du Moulin (Oven and Mill Association) to give an insight into life in the past.
Discover the tradition of "pô boulli" with a visit to Villar d'Arène's communal oven. To set the scene, watch the 1958 film "Alpine Village". As you enter the kiln, you'll arrive at the kiln level. The next room is the leavening room, with kneading troughs and shelves for storing loaves and pots. Upstairs is paradise, where the still-warm loaves are stored.
In La Grave, 2 ovens are also in operation: one in the hamlet of Ventelon and the other at Le Chazelet.
In La Grave, 2 ovens are also in operation: one in the hamlet of Ventelon and the other at Le Chazelet.
Accessibility
Accessibility
Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
Rates
Rates
Free to participate.
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Feel free to give what you like.
Payment methods
Payment methods
Payment methods
Check
CashGroups (Max capacity)
Groups (Max capacity)
- 1 Person (s) mini
- 12 Maximum number of people
Accepted customers
Accepted customers
- For retired people
- Children
Opening times
Opening times
From 15 May 2026 until 16 October 2026
From 15 May 2026 until 16 October 2026
Tuesday
17:00 - 18:15
Thursday
17:00 - 18:15
* On demand
Location
Location
Contact Guided tour of the bread oven in Villar d'Arène
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- Close to GR footpath
- Mountain view
- Mountain location
- Village centre
- Lake 5 km away
- River 5 km away
