Cultural heritage

Chapelle de Luzier

The Chapelle de Luzier was built in 1716, and is located at the top of the village. Three saints share its patronage: St Anne, the Virgin Mary's mothe...

les quais de la Sallanche

As well as their first goal of protecting the town from flooding, this public space is a backbone of the town, linking the north and south parts.

La Fontaine de la Place St Jacques

Built in Magland gray stone in 1765, it replaced a more ancient fountain. It was one of the three drinking water points in the town. It benefitted fro...

Tour de la Frasse

A building flanked by a tower with a round base and an octogonal roof, located just above the church. The castle dates from 1602. A 17th and 18th cen...

Le Cadran solaire de l'Eglise St Jacques

This decorative sundial dates from 1842. The markings enable the local solar time to be read between 9am and 4pm. To do this, you need to look for the...

Chapelle du Crêt

This chapel was first built in 1697, then rebuilt in 1791. Originally it was a private property belonging to the Ducrey-Ballet family. It is dedicated...

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...

Chapelle des Caches

The Caches chapel and school was built in 1831 by Abbé Jacquier, since at that time the village had no school or chapel. One single building would hou...

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...

Chapelle de Blancheville

Built in 1656, this chapel is dedicated to St Laurent. With a modest appearance, one single window and a small entrance door, it is the smallest chap...

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...

Place St Jacques

This is the oldest square in the town. In an unusual triangular shape, it was redeveloped in 1866 on the approximate location of the medieval market s...