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Monastery of Visitation - Ste. Marie

Historic site and monument
Religious heritage
Monastery

32 Route de la Visitation, Marclaz, 74200 Thonon-les-Bains

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M. Todeschini - Office de tourisme Thonon

Monastère de la Visitation à Marclaz

Grand Christ - Monastère de la Visitation à Marclaz

This monastery was built by Maurice Novarinat and houses nuns from the Order of the Visitation.

Services

Not open to the public

Rates

Free of charge.

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Openings

All year 2026 - Open everyday

Location

Monastery of Visitation - Ste. Marie

32 Route de la Visitation, Marclaz, 74200 Thonon-les-Bains

04 50 70 34 46

Environment

Thermal resort
Town outskirts
Close to a public transportation

Couvent of Visitation

This 17th century monastery with ribbed vaults is an example of late Gothic architecture. According to legend, the monastery’s layout was designed by Saint Jeanne de Chantal.

Thonon-les-Bains

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