Cultural Morizne
If you are after a little culture on your trip to Morzine then there is plenty to be found with some interesting museums, old slate mines that can be explored, a traditional cheese cellar and informative tours in the old town quarters.
In Les Gets, just a short drive from Morzine, there is the Museum of Mechanical Music where you can explore the history behind the invention of the mechanical musical instruments and learn about the evolution of the instruments through the ages. With guided tours that will take you through the museum letting you explore the musical developments through sight and sound. A different and interesting alpine experience and great for music lovers and museum enthusiasts, in the centre of Les Gets and in one of the oldest buildings in the town it can be a fun trip for adults and children. In the way of museums there is also the guided tour of the still active slate mines. A slate worker will show you his workshop and give you a tour of the history of the slate mines.
The town of Morzine has a lot to offer in terms of cultural and historical buildings, especially in the old town quarters. You can take a tour, in season, and learn about the old buildings and how Morzine has developed and changed throughout the centuries, a great tour if you want to learn more about Morzine and explore its history. It is perfect for those who are looking for something more cultural and less active in the summer and winter seasons.
If you are a cheese enthusiast and want to know more about how cheese is made and the history behind some of the great cheeses of Morzine including, Tomme, Adondance and Reblechon, then you can do just that by taking a tour of a dairy. You will learn about the cheese making process and witness the makers at work. Fun for families and children as you can see the traditional cheese makers milking cows, making the cheese and even putting the cheese into its final mould.
