Here is the full agenda for August in Chatel. Please note that this info has been supplied by the Chatel tourist office and may be subject to change.
Monday 30th July 2007
In the morning: circus workshop: discover the circus techniques to become an artist. On the church square, admission free.
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10h: «Châtel, Mémoires de nos villages » film played at the Musardière hall. Discover Châtel and its long history. Admission free.
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10h-11h30: Outdoor painting on canvas lesson, at Petit-Châtel, with Virginie. Advanced and charged bookings at the tourist board. €7 per person, all equipment provided.
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16h30 : « Les pinces méninges ». the big summer challenge open to all, consisting in building giant copies of local official buildings (town hall, church, presbytery…) with clothes pegs. Free. Possibility for the youngest to build smaller things and take them away (€3). On the church square, bookings on site.
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from 18h: Welcome drink, on the church square :
-18h-18h20 : Available activities presented by local providers.
-18h20-19h30: drink offered to everybody (kir, Savoy white wine, fruit juices).
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18h30: Show with Kinou the Magic Clown. A really friendly, funny and….magic clown. On the church square, admission free.
Tuesday 31st July 2007
10h-11h30: Tonic morning. Gym session on music, open to all, on the church square, with Daggy, qualified teacher. Mats supplied admission free.
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14h: High tea on farm. The Châtel’s farmers welcome you in their high pasture chalet where you’ll discover their life, their cattle, and taste home made produce. Advanced and charged bookings at the tourist board.
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14h30-17h30: Learn fishing techniques in Lake Vonnes , with a professional fishing guide and go back home with your fishes. All equipment is provided (fishing rod, baits…). Advanced bookings at the tourist board, €5 per person, maximum of 20 people.
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21h: The Musardière’s musical discoveries: Dawax Electro Jazz Band on stage in the Musardiere hall, at the bottom of Super-Châtel cablecar. 3 Jazzmen and one DJ getting together mixing their cultures for a astonishing music. Tickets for sale at the tourist board or on site.
Wednesday 1st August 2007
9-12am: Special children fishing concourse at Lake Vonnes. Bookings on site.
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Morning : Weekly market. Local produce and craft.
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10h30-12h : Paint brushes and horses ! « Poya » painting workshop for children (painting on wood with a stencil showing mountain scenery). Admission €3 per person, bookings on site. Children will also play with horses with pedales for free. On the church square.
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14h: High tea on farm. The Châtel’s farmers welcome you in their high pasture chalet where you’ll discover their life, their cattle, and taste home made produce. Advanced and charged bookings at the tourist board.
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14h30: Circus workshops: discover the circus techniques to become an artist. On the church square, admission free.
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17h30: Show with the Bric and Brac Clowns! They are jokers, funny, playing different instruments.On the church square, free.
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Swiss National Holiday
Celebrated in Morgins and by our other Portes du Soleil neighbours: fire works, public dances…
Thursday 2nd August 2007
Walking & high pastures’ festival in the Abondance Valley
Have a tour to discover the landscapes and footpaths through the valley’s high pastures accompanied by professional guides :
8am: departure of the guided walks (circuits available in every tourist board of the valley).
Morning: workshop organised by specialists.
12am: Aperitif offered.
3pm: Home made pastries taste, musical entertainment before return.
Information and bookings at the Tourist board.
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10h & 11h: Sightseeing tour of Châtel on the little train. Tickets for sale at the tourist board, €2 per person.
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14h: High tea on farm. The Châtel’s farmers welcome you in their high pasture chalet where you’ll discover their life, their cattle, and taste home made produce. Advanced and charged bookings at the tourist board.
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17h30: Children’s show “Ze Willy Show”. Un funny show, with a lot of big animals…..On church square, admission free.
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21h: Conference about the” Magic of laugh ” with Kinou. His own experience in hospitals has made him try to understand the magic of laugh which cures. He’ll share his experience with you. In the Musardiere hall, admission free.
Friday 3rd August 2007
10h – 11h30: Outdoor painting on canvas lesson, at Lake Vonnes, with Virginie. All equipment provided, advanced bookings at the tourist board, €7 per person.
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14h: High tea on farm. The Châtel’s farmers welcome you in their high pasture chalet where you’ll discover their life, their cattle, and taste home made produce. Advanced and charged bookings at the tourist board.
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21h: Openair concert with the “2 oncles” band. A show for the eyes and for the ears. A guitar and a bass playing Georges Brassens songs accompanied by a larg comics realised by the actuel best comics drawers and played on a giant screen. Estonishing show ! On the church square, admission free.
Sunday 5 August 2007
St Lawrence’s Day Celebrations
Village fête with floats procession.
Monday 6th August 2007
10h: «Châtel, Mémoires de nos villages » film played at the Musardière hall. Discover Châtel and its long history. Admission free.
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10h-11h30: Outdoor painting on canvas lesson, at Petit-Châtel, with Virginie. Advanced and charged bookings at the tourist board. €7 per person, all equipment provided.
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16h30 : « Les pinces méninges ». the big summer challenge open to all, consisting in building giant copies of local official buildings (town hall, church, presbytery…) with clothes pegs. Free. Possibility for the youngest to build smaller things and take them away (€3). On the church square, bookings on site.
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from 18h: Welcome drink, on the church square :
-18h-18h20 : Available activities presented by local providers.
-18h20-19h30: drink offered to everybody (kir, Savoy white wine, fruit juices).
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20h30: Belote cards concourse in the Châtelaine hall. Bookings and team building available on site, admission charged.
Tuesday 7 August 2007
10h-11h30: Tonic morning. Gym session on music, open to all, on the church square, with Daggy, qualified teacher. Mats supplied admission free.
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14h: High tea on farm. The Châtel’s farmers welcome you in their high pasture chalet where you’ll discover their life, their cattle, and taste home made produce. Advanced and charged bookings at the tourist board.
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14h30-17h30: Learn fishing techniques in Lake Vonnes , with a professional fishing guide and go back home with your fishes. All equipment is provided (fishing rod, baits…). Advanced bookings at the tourist board, €5 per person, maximum of 20 people.
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16h-18h: Karaoke open to all, French and international varieties songs, on the church square, free.
Wednesday 8 August 2007
Morning : Weekly market. Local produce and craft.
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10h30-12h : Paint brushes and horses ! « Poya » painting workshop for children (painting on wood with a stencil showing mountain scenery). Admission €3 per person, bookings on site. Children will also play with horses with pedales for free. On the church square.
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14h: High tea on farm. The Châtel’s farmers welcome you in their high pasture chalet where you’ll discover their life, their cattle, and taste home made produce. Advanced and charged bookings at the tourist board.
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15h30-17h30: Games’ festival! Skill games, giant wooden games, horses with pedals, track game to discover the village using questions and photos! On the church square, free.
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19h-24h: Night fishing session at Lake Vonnes. Tickets for sale on site.
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Evening: torchlit walk accompanied by the ESF ski teachers. Arrival on the church square during the traditional evening.
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21h: Folklore and traditions evening with Magali Tochon. The famest yoddler of the Alps comes to visit us. On the church square. Free.
Thursday 9th August 2007
10h & 11h: Sightseeing tour of Châtel on the little train. Tickets for sale at the tourist board, €2 per person.
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14h: High tea on farm. The Châtel’s farmers welcome you in their high pasture chalet where you’ll discover their life, their cattle, and taste home made produce. Advanced and charged bookings at the tourist board.
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17h30: Musical show for Children: with Xavier Stubbe, called “Planète Pyjama”.On church square, admission free.
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21h: French variety concert with Xavier Stubbe, playing famous French singers as Nougaro, Aznavour, Souchon, Cabrel, Bénabar….on the church square, admission free.
Friday 10th August 2007
10h – 11h30: Outdoor painting on canvas lesson, at Lake Vonnes, with Virginie. All equipment provided, advanced bookings at the tourist board, €7 per person.
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14h: High tea on farm. The Châtel’s farmers welcome you in their high pasture chalet where you’ll discover their life, their cattle, and taste home made produce. Advanced and charged bookings at the tourist board.
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21h: Concert with Echo Alpin, the local brass band which presents you its new repertory…. on the town hall square or in the Musardiere hall. Admission free.
Sunday 12 August 2007
7 to 10.30am : Fishing concourse at Lake Vonnes. Bookings on site.
Monday 13 August 2007
10h: «Châtel, Mémoires de nos villages » film played at the Musardière hall. Discover Châtel and its long history. Admission free.
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10h-11h30: Outdoor painting on canvas lesson, at Petit-Châtel, with Virginie. Advanced and charged bookings at the tourist board. €7 per person, all equipment provided.
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16h30 : « Les pinces méninges ». the big summer challenge open to all, consisting in building giant copies of local official buildings (town hall, church, presbytery…) with clothes pegs. Free. Possibility for the youngest to build smaller things and take them away (€3). On the church square, bookings on site.
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from 18h: Welcome drink, on the church square :
-18h-18h20 : Available activities presented by local providers.
-18h20-19h30: drink offered to everybody (kir, Savoy white wine, fruit juices).
Tuesday 14th August 2007
10h-11h30: Tonic morning. Gym session on music, open to all, on the church square, with Daggy, qualified teacher. Mats supplied admission free.
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14h: High tea on farm. The Châtel’s farmers welcome you in their high pasture chalet where you’ll discover their life, their cattle, and taste home made produce. Advanced and charged bookings at the tourist board.
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14h30-17h30: Learn fishing techniques in Lake Vonnes , with a professional fishing guide and go back home with your fishes. All equipment is provided (fishing rod, baits…). Advanced bookings at the tourist board, €5 per person, maximum of 20 people.
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21h: Concert with “Zoubab” open to all in the Musardiere hall, at the bottom of Super-Châtel cablecar.Those 4 musicians will bring some sun to you with their festive music. €2/ pers. Tickets for sale at the tourist board or on site.
Wednesday 15 August 2007
“Chardons bleus” fête in Abondance
Village fête with floats procession, concert and public dance…
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Morning : Weekly market. Local produce and craft.
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10h30-12h : Paint brushes and horses ! « Poya » painting workshop for children (painting on wood with a stencil showing mountain scenery). Admission €3 per person, bookings on site. Children will also play with horses with pedales for free. On the church square.
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14h: High tea on farm. The Châtel’s farmers welcome you in their high pasture chalet where you’ll discover their life, their cattle, and taste home made produce. Advanced and charged bookings at the tourist board.
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15h30-17h30: Games’ festival! Skill games, giant wooden games, horses with pedals, track game to discover the village using questions and photos! On the church square, free.
Thursday 16th August 2007
From 10h to 12h and from 14h30 to 16h30: Circus workshops for children on the church square, admission free.
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10h & 11h: Sightseeing tour of Châtel on the little train. Tickets for sale at the tourist board, €2 per person.
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14h: High tea on farm. The Châtel’s farmers welcome you in their high pasture chalet where you’ll discover their life, their cattle, and taste home made produce. Advanced and charged bookings at the tourist board.
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17h: Show with the children who have taken part of the circus workshops. On the church square, admission free.
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17h30: Circus show with Cirkabart cie. On church square, admission free.
Friday 17th August 2007
10h – 11h30: Outdoor painting on canvas lesson, at Lake Vonnes, with Virginie. All equipment provided, advanced bookings at the tourist board, €7 per person.
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14h: High tea on farm. The Châtel’s farmers welcome you in their high pasture chalet where you’ll discover their life, their cattle, and taste home made produce. Advanced and charged bookings at the tourist board.
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21h: Openair concert with Mr JO: pop rock music, international and French music, on the church square, free.
Saturday 18 August 2007
Local produce fair
From 10am: local produce market, games, shopkeepers’ discount sale, public dance. On the church square.
Sunday 19 August 2007
31st “Belle Dimanche” Fair
Agricultural festival in Plaine Dranse high pastures.
More information…
Monday 20th August 2007
10h: «Châtel, Mémoires de nos villages » film played at the Musardière hall. Discover Châtel and its long history. Admission free.
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10h-11h30: Outdoor painting on canvas lesson, at Petit-Châtel, with Virginie. Advanced and charged bookings at the tourist board. €7 per person, all equipment provided.
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16h30 : « Les pinces méninges ». the big summer challenge open to all, consisting in building giant copies of local official buildings (town hall, church, presbytery…) with clothes pegs. Free. Possibility for the youngest to build smaller things and take them away (€3). On the church square, bookings on site.
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from 18h: Welcome drink, on the church square :
-18h-18h20 : Available activities presented by local providers.
-18h20-19h30: drink offered to everybody (kir, Savoy white wine, fruit juices).
Tuesday 21st August 2007
10h-11h30: Tonic morning. Gym session on music, open to all, on the church square, with Daggy, qualified teacher. Mats supplied admission free.
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14h: High tea on farm. The Châtel’s farmers welcome you in their high pasture chalet where you’ll discover their life, their cattle, and taste home made produce. Advanced and charged bookings at the tourist board.
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14h30-17h30: Learn fishing techniques in Lake Vonnes , with a professional fishing guide and go back home with your fishes. All equipment is provided (fishing rod, baits…). Advanced bookings at the tourist board, €5 per person, maximum of 20 people.
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16h-18h: Karaoke open to all, French and international varieties songs, on the church square, free.
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20h30: Belote cards concourse in the Châtelaine room. Bookings on site with possibility of team building, admission charged.
Wednesday 22nd August 2007
Morning : Weekly market. Local produce and craft.
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10h30-12h : Paint brushes and horses ! « Poya » painting workshop for children (painting on wood with a stencil showing mountain scenery). Admission €3 per person, bookings on site. Children will also play with horses with pedales for free. On the church square.
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14h: High tea on farm. The Châtel’s farmers welcome you in their high pasture chalet where you’ll discover their life, their cattle, and taste home made produce. Advanced and charged bookings at the tourist board.
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15h30-17h30: Games’ festival! Skill games, giant wooden games, horses with pedals, track game to discover the village using questions and photos! On the church square, free.
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19h-24h: Night fishing session at Lake Vonnes. Tickets for sale on site.
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21h: Folklore and traditions evening with the “Kapanas de Bellevaux” band. On the church square. Free.
Thursday 23rd August 2007
Big Second-Hand Market
On the church square with professional second-hand dealer.
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10h & 11h: Sightseeing tour of Châtel on the little train. Tickets for sale at the tourist board, €2 per person.
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14h: High tea on farm. The Châtel’s farmers welcome you in their high pasture chalet where you’ll discover their life, their cattle, and taste home made produce. Advanced and charged bookings at the tourist board.
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17h30: Children’s show. On church square, admission free.
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21h: Classical music concert at the church.
Friday 24th August 2007
10h – 11h30: Outdoor painting on canvas lesson, at Lake Vonnes, with Virginie. All equipment provided, advanced bookings at the tourist board, €7 per person.
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14h: High tea on farm. The Châtel’s farmers welcome you in their high pasture chalet where you’ll discover their life, their cattle, and taste home made produce. Advanced and charged bookings at the tourist board.
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21h: Openair concert with the “Bikini Red” band. Their rock repertoire will remind you on your best memories.Admission free, on the church square.
Monday 27th August 2007
10h: «Châtel, Mémoires de nos villages » film played at the Musardière hall. Discover Châtel and its long history. Admission free.
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10h-11h30: Outdoor painting on canvas lesson, at Petit-Châtel, with Virginie. Advanced and charged bookings at the tourist board. €7 per person, all equipment provided.
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16h30 : « Les pinces méninges ». the big summer challenge open to all, consisting in building giant copies of local official buildings (town hall, church, presbytery…) with clothes pegs. Free. Possibility for the youngest to build smaller things and take them away (€3). On the church square, bookings on site.
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from 18h: Welcome drink, on the church square :
-18h-18h20 : Available activities presented by local providers.
-18h20-19h30: drink offered to everybody (kir, Savoy white wine, fruit juices).
Tuesday 28th August 2007
14h: High tea on farm. The Châtel’s farmers welcome you in their high pasture chalet where you’ll discover their life, their cattle, and taste home made produce. Advanced and charged bookings at the tourist board.
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14h30-17h30: Learn fishing techniques in Lake Vonnes , with a professional fishing guide and go back home with your fishes. All equipment is provided (fishing rod, baits…). Advanced bookings at the tourist board, €5 per person, maximum of 20 people.
Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th August 2007
Tour Cycliste du Val d’Aoste
Les Savoie-Mont-Blanc-Valais
Once again Châtel welcomes the famous cycling race.
Tuesday 28: arrival of the Ville-la-Grand/Châtel stage (137,5km) on the church square.
Wednesday 29: departure of the Châtel/Ville-la-Grand (126,5 km) from the church square.
Wednesday 29th August 2007
Morning : Weekly market. Local produce and craft.
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10h30-12h : Paint brushes and horses ! « Poya » painting workshop for children (painting on wood with a stencil showing mountain scenery). Admission €3 per person, bookings on site. Children will also play with horses with pedales for free. On the church square.
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14h: High tea on farm. The Châtel’s farmers welcome you in their high pasture chalet where you’ll discover their life, their cattle, and taste home made produce. Advanced and charged bookings at the tourist board.
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15h30-17h30: Games’ festival! Skill games, giant wooden games, horses with pedals, track game to discover the village using questions and photos! On the church square, free.
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21h: Folklore and traditions evening. On the church square.
Thursday 30th August 2007
10h & 11h: Sightseeing tour of Châtel on the little train. Tickets for sale at the tourist board, €2 per person.
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14h: High tea on farm. The Châtel’s farmers welcome you in their high pasture chalet where you’ll discover their life, their cattle, and taste home made produce. Advanced and charged bookings at the tourist board.
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18h: Children’s show. On church square, admission free.
Friday 31st August 2007
10h – 11h30: Outdoor painting on canvas lesson, at Lake Vonnes, with Virginie. All equipment provided, advanced bookings at the tourist board, €7 per person.
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14h: High tea on farm. The Châtel’s farmers welcome you in their high pasture chalet where you’ll discover their life, their cattle, and taste home made produce. Advanced and charged bookings at the tourist board.
Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd September 2007
3rd Session of Châtel’s 4×4 Trial
On Pré-la-Joux site, organised by the “Trial 4×4 aventure” club.