Maintaining with Fire - Vercors Inspiration Podcast

Fire in the Vercors – Podcast & Experiences

In the Vercors, fire has long been central to life. Fire of the charcoal burners who transformed wood into charcoal in the deep forests. Fire in the kilns where the first meals were cooked Royans raviolibrought by the Italian workers who came to work the wood. Fire as creator, fire as protector, fire that warms and unites. Even today, it marks traditions and landscapes, between forest management and living memory.

The podcast to listen to: "Fire, the one that shapes and transforms"

podcast about the fire surrounding the charcoal burners of the Vercors

In this episode of the podcast series « Vercors, inspiration from the elements » co-produced by Inspiration Vercors and Alice Roy, meet those who bring this element to life.

Sébastien Perroud opens the doors to an age-old profession: coalOnce essential to the Vercors region, this expertise shaped its landscapes and history until the 1950s. Today, Sébastien is the last to perpetuate this traditionand passionately recounts this heritage guided by generations of charcoal burners.
Between precise gestures and stories from the past, this episode invites us to discover a rare and fascinating activity, which fully connects Human heritage and nature of the Vercors.

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3 fire-related experiences to enjoy in the Vercors

modeling at the Joho workshop

What better way to relax and slow down than to unleash your creativity by getting your hands dirty with clay? Learn ancient sculpting techniques and discover how fire transforms raw materials into lasting works of art.

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Meunier distillery in Saint-Quentin-sur-Isère

Since 1809, Meunier has been perpetuating the art of distilling fruits and plants in its copper stills. Discover how fire becomes the central element in revealing unique aromas and transforming harvests into exceptional liqueurs and eaux-de-vie. A gourmet and educational visit that concludes with a tasting of these artisanal spirits.

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Experience my life as a lumberjack in the Coulmes

A refreshing walk in the Coulmes forest to understand how the wood used in our roof frames, furniture, flooring, and fireplaces is produced? Passionate professionals will open the doors of a forestry operation for a morning – felling, delimbing, and skidding. Discover the sustainable management of the Vercors forests, the field jobs such as lumberjack and forest manager, and much more!

🔗 More information about the "Experience My Life as a Lumberjack" event«

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