In the heart of the Valais wine country, the Chamoson toy library offers families in the region games and toys on loan. It works like a library applied to play: you borrow, discover at home, then bring things back to choose something else.
For parents, the formula has real advantages: trying a board game before buying it, keeping the children busy on bad-weather afternoons, or simply rotating the little ones' toys without piling things up. Grandparents will also find plenty here to kit out the house for their grandchildren's visits.
Practical information (opening hours, loan conditions and the catalogue) is available directly from the toy library.
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Family outing ideas around the toy library.
Want a warm break with a view of the peaks? The Bains d’Ovronnaz combine thermal pools, fresh air, and relaxation for the whole family, summer and winter alike.
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Under the larches of Ovronnaz, a perfect spot for a family break: mini-golf, outdoor games, and a small refreshment stand to recharge your batteries.
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At the top of the Ovronnaz-Jorasse chairlift, at an altitude of 2000 m, a small open-air animal park awaits families: goats, alpacas, donkeys, and ponies roaming freely, free pony rides, and a playground. Open access from late June to October.
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Other toy libraries in the same canton.
Ludothèque Ardon
Ardon, 1957
Two weekly slots at the end of the day: that is the rhythm of the Ardon toy library, which lends games and toys to families in the municipality on Mondays from 16:00 to 19:00 and Fridays from 17:00 to 19:00. In July and August, the Monday opening even extends until 20:00. Located on Rue des Grands Vergers, the library also takes part in occasional events, including a games evening organised as part of World Play Day. For parents, the lending principle is hard to beat on the budget front: children regularly discover new games without constant purchases, and everyone can try a title before deciding to buy it for keeps.
Ludothèque de Riddes Le Totem
Riddes, 1908
The story of Le Totem begins in 1986, when four mothers from Riddes founded the toy library, which opened its doors in the spring of 1987. Nearly forty years on, the place remains true to its original spirit: a friendly space for borrowing games and toys for families in Riddes and the surrounding area. Run by a committee and a team of volunteers, the toy library welcomes the public at rue de Combremont 11, on Monday evenings from 18:00 to 20:00 as well as the first Wednesday of the month from 15:00 to 17:00. Beyond lending, Le Totem regularly puts on activities (craft sessions, board games, storytelling and shows) which punctuate the year and make the toy library a genuine little hub of local life.
Ludothèque Les Galopins
Fully, 1926
With Les Galopins, families in Fully have a neighbourhood toy library dedicated to lending games and toys to young and old across the region. The appeal of such a place comes down to one simple idea: try a game before adopting it. A box spotted in a shop or recommended by friends can first be borrowed, tried out around the family table, then returned, and only the titles that genuinely win everyone over deserve a purchase afterwards. An economical way to vary games evenings, while letting children explore new worlds with every visit. The toy library is presented on the Fully municipal website, where you will find the practical details for planning a first family visit.
