Escapades baroques dans les Alpes

Meet a farmer and discover the daily life of Emile's mountain farm. End your visit with a landscape reading from the farm and a snack overlooking Mont-Blanc.

Discover the history of St-Martin and the Belleville valley in a unique mountain village. Awaken your senses and get into "nocturnal" mode with a torch-lit and lantern-lit tour. A simply amazing experience!

Let yourself be captivated by the astonishing history of the village of Peisey by lantern light. Follow your guide, step by step, to the baroque church... a truly breathtaking experience!

Discover the charm of a mountain village with our guided tour of old quarters and heritage. Explore the historic architecture at the end of the day in good company, with a guide from the Pays d'Art et d'Histoire and the Fondation Facim.

A one-and-a-half-hour stroll takes you from traditional wooden houses to the village's baroque church, dedicated to St-Jacques-d'Assyrie and completely renovated. Pure bliss opposite Mont Blanc!

Follow your guide on a lantern-lit tour of the village streets, from the Chapelle de la Visitation to the church. Here, open up your senses and let yourself be surprised by an original discovery of this jewel of Baroque art!

Follow your guide through the narrow streets of the village and meet the builders, painters and sculptors of the chapel of Saint Antoine and the church of Saint Jean Baptiste. Supervised by a Pays d'art et d'histoire guide.

The Orelle Patrimoine association opens the Saint-Maurice Church of Orelle during school holidays.

As the day draws to a close, stroll through the heart of the village, from church to neighbourhood chapel, from sanctuary to medieval tower, following the trail of history and stories... Accompanied by a guide from the Land of Art and History, with the Facim Foundation.

Ready for a new experience? Let’s dive into the fantastic world of Christelle Borot, visual artist and heritage guide! A participatory and baroque guided tour that will delight young and old!

An interactive game tour offered by FACIM, to explore and discover the church of St-Pierre-aux-liens, game booklet and pencils in hand.

By torchlight, discover this mysterious chapel and uncover the secrets behind the craftsmanship of Baroque artisans. With a passionate guide, gilding and pigments will no longer hold any secrets for you!

As part of the Street Art Festival, let's dust off Baroque art! Accompanied by a certified tour guide, discover contemporary reinterpretations of Baroque art by various contemporary artists from a range of disciplines!

Let yourself be carried away by the tranquility of the place and discover the incredible history of this Baroque chapel!
Take a short break and awaken all your senses... A little corner of paradise to discover without delay!

Through a variety of themes, discover the history of Les Saisies resort: from its agricultural past to the development of the resort, including stories of resistance and the Olympics, immerse yourself in a history as rich as it is human.

Conference led by a guide from the FACIM Foundation. Discover contemporary artists' reinterpretations of Baroque art through painting, cartoons and storytelling.

Small chapel located in the hamlet of Boudin, featuring rural houses arranged in a traditional, staggered, step-like formation, nestled into the slope. A thin spire with double bulb bell tower signals the presence of the chapel.

From the 11th century, a church was built in the market town of Flumet, and it was said that the tower was part of the fortified enclosure that protected the city...

Although the bell tower is much older, the spire itself was rebuilt in 1889 according Eglise Saint-Martin the double distinction of having the most southerly and most modern bulb-shaped clocktower in the department!

The Eglise Saint Jean Baptiste in Arêches is a fine, homogeneous example of Savoyard Baroque art, well worth a visit. With its basilica-style floor plan and particularly luminous altarpiece, the interior of the church creates a surprising contrast with the exterior.

This bell tower, with its imperial-style roof with two domes, can be seen from a long way off. It was decapitated in 1794 and rebuilt twenty years later, in the same architectural style. Its curved lines give a taster of the Baroque décor to be found on the inside!

On a rock, not far from the village church, stands Chapelle Saint-Sébastien. With its modest exterior, it is almost indistinguishable from the surrounding dwellings but once over the threshold, you'll be amazed by the wealth of riches on display!

Here, we take care of our onions: The bell tower, with its double bulbous spire, has one of the most recognisable silhouettes in Savoy!
The interior decoration is a fine example of the persistence of baroque inspiration beyond the Revolution.

Its frontage ornament with painted scenes prefigures the Baroque design inside.

The church of St. Maurice was transformed and enlarged in the 17th century. It retains the baroque alpine decor of its altarpieces, carved, polychromatic and gilded, including the main altarpiece dedicated to St. Maurice of Agaune.

On the "sunny slope", where the farming economy has long reigned supreme, step inside the church in Granier and, between the statues of St. Barthélémy and St. Grat, make a wish to ensure you have an abundant harvest...of discoveries!

The church sanctuary, located between St Martin and the hamlet of St Marcel, remains today one of the major pilgrimage sites in Savoie. It was built between 1635 and 1680, with an original layout of a central hanging cupola with chapels radiating out from it.

What can you discover in this chapel? First 40 juxtaposed painted panels recounting the life of Christ, but in the local context and with details of peasant life from medieval times ... And much more!

Although the church was built between 1820 and 1830, it remains true to the Baroque spirit, embodying the contrasts associated with the age: an austere exterior concealing a richly decorated interior. You'll be surprised by the harmonious mix of works of art from across the centuries.

A whole list of saints with antiquated names are testimony of the ardent devotion of the Savoie population.

This bell tower soars upwards towards the Aiguilles d'Arves, guiding you towards a treasure of the Maurienne Baroque.

This 17th century Baroque church, perched high up on a plateau, like a lighthouse protecting the Tarentaise valley below, was built to replace a smaller 12th century church, also dedicated to Mary. Standing like the prow of a ship between village and fields, it patiently awaits you!.

At the heart of this international winter sports resort, St. Bernard of Menthon, patron saint of skiers and protector of travellers and alpine mountain passes, is worshipped in this solid mountain church, one of the surviving traces of the original village.

The Church and its Romanesque bell tower, which stand at the heart of the village, are a must for any visitor. The stone and slate exterior looks rather unpromising but inside, a magical interior, filled with gold and colour, await you!

Exceptional: reopening after restoration! Characteristic of Savoyard Baroque, this church dates back to the Middle Ages. Marvel at the relics of Saint Landry, a monk from the Novalaise abbey, and take a trip back in time...

The first church, perched on a hill, was replaced in the 13th-14th centuries by a Romanesque building, constructed at the foot of the hill. The church was extended between 1675 and 1678 and today features a chancel and vaulted ceiling adorned with a host of holy characters.

Typical of the 17th century baroque art in Savoy, this church was consecrated in 1682 by His Grace Hercule Berzetti, Maurienne's Bishop.
With a restrained external appearance, it is inside that the church reveals its beauty.

This tiny chapel, half way between the villages and mountain pastures, is full of surprises, concealing an array of extraordinary Baroque objects.

The small bell tower, attached to Eglise Saint-Laurent, rises high into the air, dwarfing those of other churches, thanks to its unique location. Step inside the tiny building,via its small vestibule, and discover a surprising world of colour!

This imposing building with its austere exterior, located in the village centre, houses a wealth of Baroque riches. Climb the steps, open the door and discover them for yourself.

This church, with its façade broadly exposed to the sun, awaits you a little way outside the village, as if encouraging you to meditate facing the mountains! In addition to its late Baroque décor, this church has an interesting collection of reliquaries.

The church of La Giettaz, dedicated to Saint Pierre-aux-Liens, was rebuilt in the middle of the 19th century to replace the medieval building. Its bulbous bell tower and its furniture make it a fine example of late Savoyard Baroque.

Large chapel or small church? The hamlet of Chaucisse was a very long walk from the parish church… especially in winter! In 1818, therefore, a chapel was erected in the village in order to be able to celebrate services… without the risk of travel.

Chapelle Saint-Jacques is the oldest and largest chapel in the parish and resembles a genuine church. Step inside and discover its three colourful altarpieces and learn about the expertise and knowhow of artists from the Baroque period.

The church of St. Andrew was built in 1676 by Louis Billiot and Aimé Riondet, and at the time was decorated in the Baroque style. In 1845, when the church was redecorated, the Neogothic style was in vogue, although this did not prevent certain Baroque elements being preserved.

This church, located in the village centre, will dazzle you with its stunning interior and exterior. You'll be stunned by its amazing decorative elements, from its bell tower with bulb-shaped dome to its gilt altarpieces.

The church at La Giettaz, dedicated to Saint Pierre-aux-Liens, was rebuilt in the mid-19th century to replace the medieval edifice. Its bulbous bell tower and furnishings make it a fine example of late Savoyard Baroque.

Do not trust the austere outer appearance of this church in Naves. Several altarpieces resplendent with gold and bright colours, a floral décor that has recently been refreshed and statues that could be stage actors all await you inside!

This baroque church dedicated to Saint Nicolas dates from the 18th century. It is remarkable for its bell tower with double lantern, its sculpted porch, its frescoes and its canopy altar. Do not miss this last ornament: it is unique in Savoie!