Valais


Arouse emotion above all!

Nestled in the heart of the Alps, the Canton of Valais shines with its pride in its roots and its rich cultural heritage. Anxious to preserve and pass on ancestral know-how, the Valais is fully committed to perpetuating the professional skills that bring these traditions to life, while infusing them with a contemporary touch.

Over the centuries, passionate craftsmen and talented creators have shaped a unique heritage, combining the authentic charm of the trades of yesteryear with modern innovation. We invite you on a real journey to the heart of traditional know-how, where gestures inherited from the past mingle with the visionary creativity of the present.

Between distinguished craftsmen, creative workshops and cultural events highlighting the craft heritage, the Canton of Valais celebrates the genius of its crafts. An invitation to discover the soul of the Swiss Alps, through exceptional works that delight the senses and reveal a history woven with authenticity and modernity.

Organized in Valais every two years, the Biennials of Crafts and the European Days of Crafts invite you to immerse yourself in the worlds of the talented craftsmen and craftsmen who make up our Canton.

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Valais: a weekend to highlight crafts

If you like… seeing craftsmen at work or listening to stories on a public bench in Valais, having fun in the snow in Nendaz or admiring motorbikes in Martigny: our suggestions for this weekend.

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A weekend dedicated to the beauty of the gesture

The European Days of Crafts will take place from March 31 to April 2. Portraits of two of these craftsmen who sublimate our daily lives.

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Discover craftsmen

From March 31 to April 2, arts and crafts professions are presented to the public on the occasion of the European Days dedicated to them.

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