Are you on holiday in Les Gets and looking for a family activity that is relaxing, authentic and creative? Les Gets Tourisme invites you to enjoy a timeless morning at the Poterie & Bergerie des Gets.
Here’s the programme:
🕘 9:00 a.m. — Arrival at the pottery
Arrive at the Poterie des Gets – 1373 Route de Lassare at 9:00 a.m., in the cool morning air of the mountains. The setting is peaceful and typically Savoyard, with the sun illuminating the surrounding mountains. Enjoy an exceptional view of the Mont Blanc range.
Far from the hustle and bustle of the resort, the place exudes Savoyard authenticity. A perfect break to include in your holiday programme in Les Gets with children.
On your way to a gentle and creative morning.
☕ 9:10 a.m. — Welcome by Nathalie and tour of the pottery shop
Nathalie gives you a warm welcome, with that sense of hospitality that makes all the difference.
She offers you tea or coffee… served in a pretty cup made right here in the pottery. Your first encounter with their craftsmanship — and already you’re won over.
You then take the time to visit the shop.
On the shelves, you discover all the creations made on site:
- Bowls
- Elegant carafes
- Handcrafted plates
- Egg cups
- Dishes, jars, mugs…
Each piece is handmade, making it an ideal souvenir to bring back from your family holiday in Les Gets.
🐑 9:30 a.m. — Visit to the sheepfold: a farm in Les Gets
A change of scene: you set off to visit the sheepfold, next to the shop.
And there… a magical moment for young and old alike!
You’ll see:
- Newborn lambs
- Peaceful ewes
- Beautiful rams
Watching the little lambs clumsily stand up, hearing them bleat, feeling the life of the farm… it’s touching, lively and deeply soothing.
A true moment of connection with nature.
10:00 a.m. — Pottery workshop in Les Gets: introduction to wheel throwing
You then head down to the workshop for the pottery activity: an introduction to wheel throwing.
You will meet Anouk, who will guide you through this introduction.
She will start by showing you the techniques:
- How to centre the clay
- How to raise it
- How to shape it
Her hands work the material with fascinating fluidity. Then it’s your turn.
You sit down in front of the wheel, your hands in the clay. The sensation is incredible: the material is cool, alive, and requires patience and delicacy.
Between concentration, bursts of laughter and attempts that are more or less successful, your piece takes shape.
With your hands in the clay, you create your own piece: a bowl, pot or decorative object. A perfect creative activity to do during your family holiday in the mountains.
🕛 12:00 p.m. — End of the workshop
Your creation is complete: a bowl, small pot or other unique piece. Perhaps imperfect… but full of unforgettable memories*.
It will now go through:
➡️ Drying
➡️ Firing
You can come back and collect it once it’s ready — a tangible souvenir of your stay in Les Gets.
✨ Why do this activity as a family in Les Gets?
This morning ticks all the boxes if you’re looking for things to do in Les Gets with children:
✔️ Perfect for families
✔️ Fun for children
✔️ Interesting for adults
✔️ Immersive, combining craftsmanship and farm life
✔️ Creative, even for beginners
✔️ With a souvenir to take home
It’s the kind of experience that makes a holiday memorable: you slow down, you learn, you create… together.
If you’re on holiday in Les Gets with your family, add this morning to your schedule without hesitation. A gentle, authentic and inspiring interlude that will appeal to young and old alike 🌿
