Experience Charmey in the early 1900's! The old forge shows the History of the valley of Charmey.
Since the 19th century, the blacksmith of Charmey were shoeing the horses and repairing the lumberjack's tools in the little village of La Tzintre near Charmey. The forge was very important in the local economy. Today, the forge reminds us of this period and conserve all the old tools and machines used back in time.
Frédy Roos, heir of the last blacksmith, the forge looks just like in the years 1919-1930 as if the blacksmith left the place untouched. Old tools are blackened by shoot and one motor make all the old machines run.
Prices
| Per person | 8.- CHF |
Reservation
La Gruyère Tourisme Service Incoming
Rue du Bourg 1
1663 Gruyères
From June to October, open to visite every 1st Sunday of the month from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM: CHF 8.- per person
Group visits for up to 15 people: CHF 200.-.
Duration 1h30
The forge can visited on demand. Reservation at the Incoming Service (more information under "contact").
Forge de Charmey
La Tzintre
1637 Charmey
