La Comba Autrafé : guardian of heritage and traditions

The uniqueness of the museum lies in its wealth of collections, comprising some 1,300 objects that retrace the economic and craft activities of yesteryear. A true guardian of memory, it reveals the secrets of professions that have now disappeared, such as glove-making, blacksmithing, clog-making and hemp-working.

Beyond the extinct activities, the collections echo the daily life of the inhabitants of Combe de Lancey, offering an authentic testimony to life at “la Comba d’Autrafé”. Period housing, mountain agriculture (particularly in the Belledonne massif), geology and flora come to life in the museum. It also plunges us into village life in the 19th century, with evocations of the time of Monseigneur Dupanloup and the First World War.

A visit to the Comba d’Autrafé museum becomes an educational experience, an enriching exploration of captivating testimonies. Whether you’re visiting or just passing through the Belledonne Massif, the Comba d’Autrafé is a must-see. Here, you can learn the skills of yesteryear, such as hemp rope braiding and wool spinning.

Located in the annex of the Château de la Combe de Lancey, this museum offers a journey through time and an insight into the lives of the villagers of La Combe de Lancey. Through its exhibitions, it also offers an enlightened look at rural life, capturing the essence of the Belledonne way of life.