Guided tour: meet Farinet

In Saillon, Farinet is everywhere. From its narrow streets to the Gorges de la Salentze, where he is said to have met his end, the famous counterfeiter has become a true local icon, straddling the line between history and legend.

But who was Joseph-Samuel Farinet really? On this guided tour, discover his legacy and explore the contrasting perspectives of the hero celebrated in Saillon and the character imagined by C.F. Ramuz in his famous novel. A captivating walk on the border between reality and myth.

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Practical information: 

  • Starting point: Museum of Counterfeit Money (insert map link)
  • Free parking nearby: Place des Remparts (insert map link)
  • Price: CHF 10.00 per person

Date

Saturday 17 October 2026 from 20:00 to 21:30

Address

Saillon tourisme
Rue du bourg 131913 Saillon
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