Probably decorated with a footboard:Polychrome egg painting. The perimeter is traced with a cork, giving it a marbled appearance. Provenance: Maison du Val de Villé in Albé Explanation of the symbols TULIP: Faithfulness, maternal womb,The chalice (gift of God)...
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The cellar
In keeping with tradition, the cellar was built at the front of the building under the dwelling. In this way, during the long winter nights, the master of the house could hear from his bed a malevolent person trying to force open the door to taste the fruit of his...
Farming activities #2
In the 18th century, everyone, from the top to the bottom of the social ladder, made a living to a greater or lesser extent from farming or winegrowing. Augustin VON DER SHEER, a prominent local figure, didn't live on his income, but he had three jobs at the same...
Farming activities #3
On the ground floor were the stables and the barn area. Carriages entered the barn through a carriage entrance in the rear gable wall. Its arched sandstone frame is set into a rectangular inner doorway. The barn was separated from the stable by a brick wall fitted...
The shoemaking area
Farmers mainly wore clogs. However, there is evidence of a shoemaker in Albé from the early 19th century. This craftsman made all the local population's Sunday shoes.
The nature area
Here you will find a summary of the various natural treasures to be found in the Val de Villé: forests, wetlands, Club Vosgien walking trails, mushrooms, fauna, flora, etc.
The smoker
From the room dedicated to beekeeping, you enter the old smoking room, which is crossed by the chimney flue of the two kitchens. The room, black with soot, was used as a smoking room, as evidenced by the iron rings still in place. Meat could also be smoked by hanging...
Beekeeping area
Beekeeping used to be part of every farmer's work. Honey was used as a substitute for sugar until the 18th century.It is still used in many local pastry recipes. Note the old straw hives bound with chestnut bark.
Farming activities #1
In the 18th century, everyone, from the top to the bottom of the social ladder, made a living to a greater or lesser extent from farming or winegrowing. Augustin VON DER SHEER, a prominent local figure, didn't live off his income, but he had three jobs at the same...