La Vieille Douane
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About
Open the door of Châtel's Old Customs House to discover a different side to this cross-border region. Children and adults will enjoy a fascinating trip back in time, learning about the game of cat and mouse that went on between the smugglers and the customs officers (known as "gabelous") in the mountains of the Portes du Soleil before the advent of winter sports. With lots of eyewitness accounts and a fascinating exhibition packed with documents and illustrations, the Old Customs House tells the story of a picturesque world full of surprises!
At a glance
- Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes