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.
Kids activities nearby
Family outing ideas around the toy library.
Looking for a break that pleases both children and parents? Les Bains de Saillon, in the heart of Valais, offer warm pools, a thermal river, and family areas, open all year round.
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A easy walk in Saillon (VS) combining a natural cave and a spectacular viewpoint. Free, short, and fun, perfect for sparking the curiosity of children from spring to autumn.
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Looking for a team game that gets the whole family moving? In Saxon, IRTAG offers a laser game in the forest, without projectiles and outdoors, perfect for introducing children from 7 years old safely.
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Other toy libraries in the same canton.
Ludothèque de Chamoson
Chamoson, 1955
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.
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 Les Wacouwas
Saxon, 1907
Between Martigny and Sion, on the Rhône plain, the village of Saxon has its very own toy library, Les Wacouwas, which provides games and toys on loan to families in the village and the surrounding area. Borrowing rather than buying: the formula noticeably lightens a family's games budget while multiplying discoveries. Boxes that have had their day go back on the shelf for other children, and every visit is a chance to leave with something different, quiet games or lively rounds, depending on the mood of the moment. Like other toy libraries in Valais, Les Wacouwas is listed on the Ludo Valais website, where you will find its practical information before a first visit.
