Maison de Cogne Gérard-Dayné Ethnographic Museum

Maison Gérard Dayné is one of the best examples of Aosta Valley traditional architecture.
This particularly complex structure has been carefully restored. You can see the “cor”, the internal covered area that is typical of Cogne houses, the “beu”, the main room used in domestic life and the large barns which will house a long-term theme exhibition in the future.
Maison Gérard Dayné is a place where memories help to reflect on the conservation and valorisation of the architectural, historical and cultural heritage of the Alpine communities.

Situated in Sonveulla, on the edge of the ancient village, the structure, highly representative of local rural architecture, is a group of eight buildings arranged into an L-shape. Its current aspect dates back to the first half of the 19th century, at the end of a process of expansion that had begun possibly before the 18th century.
The varied nature of the complex and its specific characteristics, typical of the rural architecture of Cogne, are well suited to house a museum that tells the story of the traditional architecture, homes, family life, agricultural organisation and forest environment, mines, objects, sacred art, beliefs, legends, language and literature of Aosta Valley in former times.

Co-working service
Maison Gérard Dayné offers a corner where people who need working or studying can do it in tranquillity (reservation is recommended).