A unique domain in Haute Savoie with Finnish kota grill
Between the magic of Christmas and the wonder of the great Nordic outdoors, the Domaine Le Coulairon welcomes you to its sheepfold and its reindeer farm for an experience you will find nowhere else in Haute-Savoie. Set in remarkable scenery, you can meet the animals, tour the estate over a home-made afternoon tea and discover a genuine Finnish kota grill. A kota, in Sami, is a hunting shelter. Finnish in origin, it takes the form of a small chalet whose architecture varies. Inseparable from the reindeer-herding tradition, it is a snug place to warm up and share a hot snack after a day out in the snow. Once you have visited the sheepfold and met the reindeer, the Domaine Le Coulairon invites you into the warmth of the Finnish kota to share an afternoon tea with your hosts that is as welcoming as it is unusual.
Discovery of the sheepfold and the herd of Rennes
Le Coulairon offers several options to discover the domain. The sheepfold tour activity will first meet 165 ewes and their young, in a farm that continues a family tradition. The animals, who appreciate the human presence, are happy to be approached and stroked, to the delight of children. You will also be able to discover at Coulairon the herd of reindeer which joined the domain in 2009: coming directly from Sweden, the animals are perfectly acclimated to the alpine climate of Megève. You will have plenty of time to admire them during your visit to the property. Best of all, you'll have the opportunity to feed them lichen, one of their favorite foods. Prepare to live a timeless experience, absolutely exotic and rejuvenating with these peaceful and reassuring Nordic animals. The little ones do not fail to make the link with the magic of Christmas, and the meeting of reindeer at the Domaine le Coulairon remains deeply engraved in their minds.
Visit info and prices
Visits to the Domaine Le Coulairon are by reservation. Two formulas are available: the visit and snack formula, and the privilege visit and snack formula. The first package includes a visit to the reindeer herding and the sheepfold, followed by a homemade snack in the Finnish kota. The total duration of the activity is 2 hours. This formula is offered at the price of 29 euros adult rate and 22 euros child rate. Visits take place in the afternoon. The Privilege formula includes visits, afternoon tea, a special encounter with the reindeer in their park, and the privatization of the domain to offer you a romantic moment for two, an unforgettable birthday, or even original reunions with the family. The price is 290 euros for the privatization of the domain, to which should be added the price of the visit to the breeding and the sheepfold (29 euros full price and 22 euros reduced price per person).
A working farm is a reminder that the slopes above Megève are still grazed alpine pasture. Pasture is not building land, and that is what protects the view from the chalets above it for the long term. If you are looking at a chalet high on the slopes, check this before you sign. Our BARNES agency in Megève knows which hamlets benefit from it. Browse our luxury homes for sale in Megève.
