Heritage

Grotte mariale de Méribel

A small grotto in the hamlet of Méribel in Sallanches, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, in homage to Our Lady of Lourdes. Likely built after one of the t...

Le lavoir des Tuileries

This washhouse is entirely made of granite. It was a significant step forward for washerwomen from 1889, when it was built. Until then, they had only...

le Pré de Foire

This has been a place of encounter and exchange for several centuries. It is the main location for the weekly market with the embankments. It also ha...

La Tête du Colonney

Very beautiful panoramic summit at 2692 m altitude in the Fiz mountain range. It dominates the Désert de Platé and faces Mont Blanc. Access is via the...

La Bialle

This lovely, little stream stretches over 6 km. It rises in Domancy, then winds its way to Sallanches before flowing into the Arve. Ideal for fishing...

Porche de l'ancien couvent des Capucins

Dating from 1622, this gate is all that remains of the Capucins Convent, which was built in 1620. After its closure in 1793 and its demolition followi...

La Collégiale Saint Jacques

This church in Sardinian Neoclassical style, built in 1847, was elevated to a collegiate church in 1893. Dedicated to St Jacques, it has a relic of th...

La Vallée de Sallanches est un Théâtre

This quote by Victor Hugo characterises Sallanches and its many viewing points. The imposing Mont-Blanc range that can be seen in its immensity from S...

Lac de planche à voile des Ilettes

Want to slide on the water? Notice to lovers of "jibe" and "fun" who are welcome on this 3rd lake, one of the best spots in Haute-Savoie for windsurf...

Grotte mariale de Lévaud

The Grotte Mariale de Lévaud is a religious monument dedicated to the Virgin Mary in the form of a replica of the cave in Lourdes. It was built after...

Eglise de St Martin s/Arve

This small church, rebuilt in 1681, harmoniously combines the Baroque decor of the 18th century with the Neoclassical elements of the 19th century. On...

Les Gorges de Lévaud

Magnificent gorges that emerge from the meeting of the Torrent de Coeur and the Torrent de Fours. In the summer you can bathe there to refresh yoursel...