Heritage & History

A modern church built in 1972. Sculptures and paintings from local savoyard artists. 4 bells have been installed in 1975

An old independent village, the hamlet of La Frasse was incorporated into the commune of Arâches in 1974.

Château de Sonnaz was built in 1666 on the ruins of Thonon’s medieval château. It belonged to the Gerbaix de Sonnaz, one of Savoie’s oldest families....

In the heart of the city, discover this surprising neighborhood and its fishing port... An unusual discovery, with a seaside atmosphere... on the shor...

La Grande Echelle symbolizes with humour the social ladder (Semser Charles, 1973).

Dedicated to Saint James the Lesser, apostle. It is the only church in the diocese dedicated to the saint.

This old oven was used to bake bread in the old times. Built near the road everyone can admire it. At the beginning of May a local association organis...

Dating back to 522, it was used for Catholic worship until 1537. The steeple was repaired in 1843 to its present form.

The church was built by the Italian builder Domenico Gualino and completed in 1759, as shown on the four cast-iron tie rods at the corners of the faça...

The Goat Village is a true bubble of authenticity. Discover a real mountain hamlet with its chalets, alpine pastures, and its very famous goats!

The 17th-century chapel of Le Mont hamlet was founded on 9th January 1621, under the patronage of Saint Bernard de Menthon.

Discover the fountain-wash of Concise, Place de la Fontaine, blooming in the spring and enriched by an interesting chapel with a fresco classified his...