Maison du Lieutenant

In the heart of a historic building, discover an interpretation center on mountain agriculture, its environment, its products and its know-how.

Throughout the year, visit the Lieutenant's House with your family, its permanent and temporary exhibitions and discover the territory during the many activities and outings offered.

The permanent exhibition: "Mountain agriculture, the heart of the territory", presents a link between the alpine culture of yesteryear, the profession today and the challenges of mountain agriculture for tomorrow. The House of the Lieutenant offers an original scenographic tour designed for all audiences. Discover its animated model of the territory, its space and its edutainment modules, its multimedia contents, its collection of old objects.

Temporary exhibition : " Reines de coeur ".
An exhibition to discover the small cows of Hérens very appreciated in the valley for their natural combativeness which gives place to the famous "Battles of the Queens" in the inter-season.

The Lieutenant's House is also a place for living and sharing. All year long, it offers a complete and varied program of activities, workshops and outings to (re)discover the richness of our territory: the alpine cultural heritage, the farms and mountain pastures, the natural areas, the tastes and flavors of Mont Blanc, the know-how, etc.

Groups are welcome all year round on reservation (paying visit).