Agenda

Thanks to Christiane, a passionate guide, true memory of Modane, discover an unexpected wealth of heritage. Let yourself be told the story of this border town’s original district and learn to decipher its architecture. Visit the church.

Let us tell you about the thousand-year-old history of Tignes, from the peddler to the skier, from the mountain pastures to the villages.
The church of Saint Jacques, rebuilt exactly as it was when the dam was built, will give you an insight into the village's rich history.

From the 1930s onwards, winter sports developed and the mountains were transformed.
Architects, town planners and residents invented a new way of living at 2000 meters altitude. A real challenge!