Hameau du Saut
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It is an old alpine hamlet located a stone's throw from Lac du Saut.
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•February 22, 2022
This old hamlet ("hameau") gives an idea of how austere life used to be for Alpine dwellers. In winter, people often shared a room with their animals, using their body heat for heating. When there was no work due to poor harvests, some residents emigrated to Alsace or Ticino to seek employment.
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