Marie Métrailler didactic trail

Marie-Métrailler (1901 - 1979)

She is an emblematic figure in Evolène, known for her contribution to the emancipation of the women of her village community through weaving. With her insatiable curiosity insatiable curiosity and thirst for knowledge, she possesses a solid erudition, thanks in no small part to her father's initiating education love of reading. Marie Métrailler's open-mindedness Marie Métrailler's open-mindedness and welcoming manner that her store in the village center became a cultural and intellectual hotspot. and intellectual mecca. Marie-Magdeleine Brumagne carefully recorded her experiences and profound reflections in the poignant work La Poudre de Sourire. It was on the basis of this book, a testimony to an era, that the Marie Métrailler walk was created. Walk in the footsteps of this great lady on the dedicated educational trail, and discover the many facets of her life, from her pioneering her intimate dialogue with the invisible, all of which left an indelible indelible imprint on evolénarde society. La Poudre de Sourire is a work of great sociological quality, a marker of an era. of an era. It is available for sale from Evolène-Région Tourisme or the Fondation Atelier de Marie Métrailler.

FOR A MORE COMPLETE IMMERSION EXPERIENCE:

You can borrow headphones or have a guide accompany you for a richer experience.

Information on 027 283 40 00 or info@evolene-region.ch

ACCESS

By car
From Sion, freeway exit A9 Sion-Est, take the Val d'Hérens road to the village of Evolène.
The journey takes 25 minutes from Sion to the Tourist Office.

By Postbus
Line 381 from Sion station. Get off at the Evolène village stop.
Approx. 40 minutes from Sion.