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La Grenette

La Grenette

Located in the centre of historic Samoëns, the old covered market and the Large Lime Tree serve as reminders of an age-old past but are still used...

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Le Chatelard chapel

Le Chatelard chapel

Built in its current location around 1750, the chapel was originally located at the site known as "Les Côtes".

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A tour of historic Samoëns in english

A tour of historic Samoëns in english

Guided tours of the history and architectural heritage of the village of Samoëns.

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The chapel in Vercland

The chapel in Vercland

The chapel was built in 1626 on communal land. Founded by a man named Pierre Vaisy "as much for himself as for his son Claude and his descendents".

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The chapel in Chantemerle

The chapel in Chantemerle

This chapel was built in 1684 and dedicated to St. François de Sales.

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The Giffre

The Giffre

Combining calm and moderate stretches with others that are rapid and foaming, the diversity of this torrent is what makes it so good. The Giffre can...

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Pernant Chapel

Pernant Chapel

A small chapel in the old Pernant hamlet. Built in 1733 and dedicated to Marie-Madeleine.

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From milk to cheese

From milk to cheese

Guided tour of the farm and a chance to taste the produce. Family farm producing and selling fresh farm produce made exclusively with milk from our...

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La Jaÿsinia alpine botanic garden

La Jaÿsinia alpine botanic garden

This alpine botanic garden was set up in 1906 by Marie-Louise Cognac-Jaÿ who founded La Samaritaine department store in Paris. It is an exceptional...

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Clos Parchet Farm and Eco-museum visit

Clos Parchet Farm and Eco-museum visit

Discover the history of a family from the Upper Giffre valley by visiting an authentic farm that houses a collection built up by Pierre and Simone...

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Pierre a Laya views

Pierre a Laya views

Facing the "Pointe d'Areu" mountain, beautiful views on the valley.

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The hamlet of Vercland

The hamlet of Vercland

Located on the other side of the valley, the village of Vercland is one of the many hamlets around Samoëns. The historical home of the stonemasons...

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The stone masons

The stone masons

Samoens used to be world famous for its stone masons, who exported their know-how to building sites all over the planet.

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Arâches catholic church

Arâches catholic church

Original because the church and the presbytery are in the same house.

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 Events
The Great Odyssee - the Samoëns stageThe Great Odyssee - the Samoëns stage

The 07/01/2012

This year, the opening ceremony of the Great Odyssey is taking place in Samoëns. The programme includes a whole range of convivial events, a chance...

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 Good ideas
Looking for adventureLooking for adventure

From 04/10/2011 to 31/03/2012

CGH Résidences invites you to find out even more about the mountains through a range of exclusive activities that will turn your winter break into a...

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