Heritage sites in Vanoise massif

Regional Heritage Sites

The Savoie region’s heritage is defined by its ornate Baroque religious architecture and strategic military defenses. This collection features the Barrière de l'Esseillon, a 19th-century line of five Sardinian forts built to protect the Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia. You will also find 17th and 18th-century churches like Notre-Dame des Vernettes, showcasing high-altitude Baroque craftsmanship. From the ancient rock carvings at Parc archéologique des Lozes to the industrial history of Le Palais de la Mine, these sites document the cultural evolution of the Vanoise Massif.

Regional Heritage Sites — Map

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Landry, Savoie

Landry is a commune in the Savoie department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in south-eastern France.

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Notre-Dame des Vernettes

An 18th-century pilgrimage chapel located at 1,816 meters, known for its ornate Baroque interior and gilded altarpieces.

C

Château Montmayeur

Medieval castle ruins featuring a prominent defensive tower that historically overlooked the Tarentaise Valley.

D

Le Palais de la Mine

The 18th-century administrative center for the Peisey silver-lead mines, which later housed the first French mining school.

E

Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption

A mountain church in Bonneval-sur-Arc featuring a traditional stone roof and a notable 17th-century Baroque altarpiece.

F

Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption

A historic church in Termignon containing five distinct Baroque altarpieces and traditional Savoyard religious art.

G

Église Saint-Bon

A 17th-century Catholic church listed as a historical monument for its preserved Baroque architecture and interior decoration.

H

Chalet Lang

A modernist chalet built in 1950 by architect Denys Pradelle, representing the early architectural development of Courchevel 1850.

I

Chapelle Notre-Dame de l'Assomption

A small 16th-century chapel preserved as a historical monument within the modern development of Courchevel.

J

Église Saint-Théodule

A 17th-century church in Montgellafrey featuring classic Baroque retables and views over the surrounding valley.

K

Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste

A historic parish church in Lanslevillard that forms part of the regional 'Chemins du Baroque' heritage trail.

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Redoute Marie-Thérèse

A horseshoe-shaped 19th-century fort designed to defend the Mont-Cenis pass road, part of the Esseillon defensive line.

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Fort Marie-Christine

The highest of the Esseillon forts, featuring a hexagonal layout and a central courtyard designed for infantry defense.

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Fort Victor-Emmanuel

The largest fort of the Esseillon barrier, consisting of eight terraced buildings built directly into the cliffside.

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Fort Charles-Félix

Ruins of a 19th-century Sardinian fort, partially destroyed in 1860 following the annexation of Savoy to France.

P

Parc archéologique des Lozes

An archaeological site featuring prehistoric rock carvings and petroglyphs etched into polished schist slabs.

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