Maison Almène

Maison Almène is a hair salon, beauty studio and bridal showroom under one roof at Rue des Grands-Vergers 4 in Ardon, in the Valais. The homepage describes the building as an "Ancienne laiterie transformée en havre de paix dédié à la beauté" (a former dairy turned into a haven of peace devoted to beauty), and the contact page places it in the heart of the village. For a bride, the point is that the dress, the accessories, the hair and the makeup can all be arranged in the same house, and the site publishes prices for the hair and makeup side. The site is written in French.

The Bridal Showroom

The wedding page describes the showroom as a cozy, intimate space where Almène keeps a collection of original, elegant wedding dresses and helps each bride choose her dress and the accessories to go with it. Brides climb the stairs to a showroom described as a cocoon designed so they can "découvrir la robe de votre vie, de vos rêves, de votre plus beau jour" (discover the dress of your life, of your dreams, of your most beautiful day).

The dresses are designer pieces, described as "robes aux coupes modernes, féminines et intemporelles" (dresses with modern, feminine and timeless cuts), and the page adds that they come "en demi-mesures", in semi-made-to-measure form. For a bride who has a dress in mind that she cannot find, the page offers a further route: the house's dressmaker (couturière) can create the dress she imagines.

The labels named on the wedding page are Fabienne Alagama, Lambert Création, Laure de Sagazan, Victoire Vermeulen and the house's own line, Maison Almène by Maddy-Ann. The collection page lists individual models with the note "Prix sur demande" (price on request). From Laure de Sagazan these include Alma, Caprio, Delon, Florence, Jourdan, Lorca, Malveira, Mirasol, Pitt, Sean and Verlaine, plus separate skirts and tops; from Fabienne Alagama, In Love, Iris, Isaure, Jade, Lou, Nell and Ninon; and from Lambert Création, Aénor, Céleste, Circe, Eperon, Era, Hélia, Mustang, Phoenix and Sirius, with a skirt and a top. The separates make it possible to put together a two-piece look.

A blog post announces that the 2026 collections have arrived, with an emphasis on authenticity and an intimate, personal style, naming Fabienne Alagama's Iris, Lambert Création's Top Naos and Laure de Sagazan's Malveira.

Accessories, Shoes and Bargains

Unlike the dresses, many accessories are listed with prices. Stoles include a cashmere piece by Madame Seguin at 275 francs and mohair and silk stoles by Cinemailles at 260 to 340 francs. Jewelry by Lizeron Paris, such as necklaces, earrings and a bracelet, runs from 70 to 215 francs, and pieces by Elise Tsikis from 65 francs upward. The wedding page says all accessories come from craftspeople who make their own creations in their own workshops. The collection also covers lingerie and shoes.

A section called Les Bonnes Affaires offers items from past seasons at reduced prices. The blog post on it explains that each year the house selects wedding-related items and some do not find a buyer, so they are offered at very soft prices; the page mentions a large choice of Rachel Simpson and Rivecour shoes.

Hair and Makeup for the Wedding

This is where Maison Almène differs from a dress shop. The house is a working hair and beauty salon, and the wedding page publishes its bridal rates, all quoted as starting prices:

• Bride's hair on the day without a trial, from 100 francs; with a trial at Maison Almène, from 180
• Bride's hair for the civil ceremony and the wedding day without a trial, from 200; with a trial, from 280
• Guests' hair, from 65
• Simple makeup without a trial, from 90; guests' makeup, from 90
• Bride's makeup on the day without a trial, from 120; with a trial, from 240
• Bride's makeup for the civil ceremony and the wedding day without a trial, from 240; with a trial, from 340
• Travel on the wedding day, price on request

The page notes that prices vary with the bride's wishes and needs, and invites her in for a detailed consultation and a quote. It says the team creates hairstyles for brides, bridesmaids and family, relaxed, classic or sophisticated, and that its makeup artists promise makeup that fits the look of the day. Travel to the wedding on the day is listed as a service of its own, with the price given only on request.

Hours and Contact

The house is open Tuesday to Friday from 8h to 12h and 13h30 to 18h30, and Saturday from 7h30 to 14h30; it is closed on Monday and Sunday. The early Saturday opening suits a bride booking her hair and makeup on a Saturday wedding morning. The phone number is +41 27 306 75 75 and the email is almene@bluewin.ch, and the contact page has a form. The contact page states that the house is "facilement accessible tant en véhicule privé qu'en transports en commun" (easily reached both by car and by public transport), without giving further directions. The wedding page links to a page of things to know before booking and a request form for a showroom visit.

What the Site Does Not Settle

The site gives no prices for the wedding dresses, which are all on request, and no price for a dress made by the house dressmaker. It gives no lead times for ordering a designer dress or for custom work. The rules for bridal travel on the wedding day are on request. The site is in French only and does not say whether consultations can be held in English. It does not name the dressmaker or the makeup artists.

Who It Suits

Maison Almène suits a bride marrying in the Valais who wants to choose her dress, her accessories and her hair and makeup with one team, and who likes a small showroom with a short list of designer labels. The published hair and makeup prices make it easy to budget that part of the day. A bride who needs dress prices before she visits will have to ask, and anyone who needs to work in English should confirm that when booking.