Selection of the most beautiful monuments in Savoie

Barrier of the Esseillon
73500 Aussois

Fort Marie-Christine, built in the 19th century in Aussois en Savoie, is part of the Esseillon barrier, a fortified Sardinian complex protecting the Maurienne valley. Today, it is classified as a historic monument and houses a gîte and restaurant.

Barrier of the Esseillon
73500 Aussois

Fort Charles-Félix, built in the 19th century in Aussois en Savoie, is part of the Esseillon barrier, a fortified Sardinian complex designed to defend the Maurienne valley against French invasions.

Fountain
73000 Chambéry

The Elephant Fountain, built in 1838 in Chambéry, is an emblematic monument in stone and cast iron, mixing column, statue and fountain, dedicated to General Count of Boigne.

Savoyard Baroque Art
73620 Hauteluce

The Church of Saint-Jacques de Hauteluce, an 18th-century religious building located in the Savoyard commune of Hauteluce, has been listed as a Historic Monument since 1943 and dedicated to Saint Jacques de Tarentaise.

Cloister
73300 Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne

The cloister of Saint-Jean-Baptiste Cathedral in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, Savoie, is a 15th century Gothic masterpiece, integrated into a medieval episcopal ensemble classified as a historical monument since 1899.

Castle
73000 Chambéry

The castle of the Dukes of Savoy, a former castle fort from the 13th to the 17th century in Chambéry, was residence of the Counts then Dukes of Savoy before becoming an administrative building housing today the prefecture and the departmental council.

Medieval and Renaissance Castle
73460 Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère

The castle of Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère, a former 13th-century castle rebuilt in the 17th century, dominates Isère en Savoie. This barony seat, inscribed with historical monuments, combines medieval architecture and classical transformations.

Castle
73250 Saint-Pierre-d'Albigny

The castle of Miolans, a former 11th century castle transformed into a state prison from 1564 to 1792, dominates Saint-Pierre-d'Albigny en Savoie, offering an exceptional panorama of the Alps and controlling old strategic routes to Italy.