Heritage

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...

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.

Chapelle des Houches

The first construction of this chapel took place in 1637 on the spot where there is a cross today; it was then rebuilt from 1832 to 1833 by local inha...

Les Aiguilles de Warens

Les Aiguilles de Warens are part of the beautiful Fiz rocky range, on the right side of the Sallanches valley. The summit is the famous Aiguille Rouge...

Chapelle des Vorziers

The Chapelle des Vorziers, built in 1612 on the only access route between Sallanches and Magland, is dedicated to St Nicholas. After the Revolution,...

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...

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...

Chapelle des Maisons

The Chapelle des Maisons was built between 1954 and 1960 and was blessed in 1954 with the name Notre-Dame de l'Espérance (Our Lady of Hope), then rena...

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...

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...

La Cascade de Reninge

Charming small waterfall on the hillside of St Martin, very visible in the spring. Taking its source in the Fiz mountain range, it continues its cours...

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...