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A young skier enjoys the snowy forest under a clear sky.

Gaston, the Villard mascot

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The legend of Gaston

Humanoid robot sitting on a park bench, wearing a gray jacket and orange and black striped pants
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This robot, designed to interact with passersby, sports a friendly smile and expressive eyes.

Child in blue and green ski gear holding ski poles on a snowy trail surrounded by trees
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A young skier discovers the joy of gliding under a clear sky, surrounded by the serenity of the forest.

In those days, Gaston the bear ruled over the Loubière forest ... 

Tough but gentle, he was the king of the neighbourhood. When winter came, he would crawl under his duvet in the grotte de la Cheminée, well hidden in the plains of Herbouilly, for a big sleep. But in the forest, three little chatterbox fairies, Agathe, Sophie and Cochette,
were very bored without him. No more jokes, no more furry cuddles, no more playing in the snow… how sad!
So they got out their magic wands and did a little spell to wake up the big sleeper. Gaston opened one eye, grunted a little, but when he saw his fairy friends, he leapt out of bed.
And then it was party time: sliding, rolling, snowball fights… They had so much fun that they ended up running
straight into the village square!
At first, everyone was scared: “A bear?! Fairies?!”. But when they saw Gaston’s face, they melted. Since then, Gaston has become the star of the village, the children’s friend and the champion hugger!

His family and friends!

On the Geymonds roundabout, his whole family is together.

Sometimes Bleuette, his friend the cow, accompanies him to events in the Parc J.Guichard.

Where can I find Gaston?

During the school holidays, he takes part in activities organised by the Tourist Office, and you can find Gaston in the town centre near the Maison du Patrimoine, on the luge park on the Colline des Bains, in the children’s corner of the Tourist Office, on the ski slopes of the Espace Alpin…

When you come across him, don’t hesitate to give him a kiss, he loves cuddles.

Person in a smiling mascot costume wearing green and blue attire, skating on an ice rink
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The mascot, dressed in its colorful costume, glides enthusiastically across the ice as the crowd cheers.

Child wearing a blue hooded dinosaur costume, standing in a green park
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A child enjoys a park visit while wearing a blue dinosaur costume, with passersby watching.

Child wearing a polar bear costume with a hat and scarf
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A child has fun in the snow, dressed in a polar bear costume, ready to face the winter.

Gaston invites you to play with him

Ask for your game book at the Villard Office reception desk. Inside you’ll find games, colouring and cooking recipes…. There’s plenty to keep you amused throughout your week’s holiday.