Chamonix nursery receives Girafes Awards regional prize

The "Exploration in the virgin forest" project was awarded the AURA regional prize for its originality and success with children.

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Generic image of a stone town hall facade in the French Alps with an ornate balcony and iron railings, under an afternoon sun.

The "Petites cordées" nursery in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc was awarded the AURA regional prize at the Girafes Awards for its "Exploration in the virgin forest" project.

On October 12, 2026, Elodie Achendracher, municipal councilor of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, accompanied by several staff members from the "Petites cordées" nursery, Aline Nauzes Devouassoux, Doriane Challamel Curral, and Sylvie Simond, participated in a ceremony at the Ministry of Health.
They received the regional AURA prize for the project Exploration in the virgin forest, implemented at the Chamonix centre nursery during Early Childhood Week in March 2026. This award recognizes the work of the teams who created an immersive exotic forest within the nursery.
National Early Childhood Week is an annual event aimed at raising awareness about the challenges of early childhood development, highlighting the crucial importance of the first years of life and celebrating early childhood professionals.
The "Petites Cordées" nursery cares for 66 children aged 2.5 months to 3 years, with 26 professionals working daily.
Based on information from the official source: Ville de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (19/10/2026)