Heritage

Le lavoir des Tuileries

This washhouse is entirely made of granite. It was a significant step forward for washerwomen from 1889, when it was built. Until then, they had only...

Place St Jacques

This is the oldest square in the town. In an unusual triangular shape, it was redeveloped in 1866 on the approximate location of the medieval market s...

les quais de la Sallanche

As well as their first goal of protecting the town from flooding, this public space is a backbone of the town, linking the north and south parts.

Chapelle de la Pierre

Formerly, the Chapelle de la Pierre was a building that contained both a chapel and a school. A teacher taught children there funded by donations by é...

La Grenette

This covered market with its columns and granite floor from Combloux was built in 1868. It was formerly the grain market.

L'Arve

The Arve River springs from the Col de Balme in the Mont-Blanc range. It crosses the hamlet of St Martin then follows several valleys before rushing i...

La Croix de Fer

At 2337m altitude, this superb, tranquil site overlooks the Véran mountain pasture in the Fiz range and is part of the peaks that dominate Sallanches....

Le Vieux Pont de Saint-Martin

First mentioned in 1225, this bridge probably existed even earlier. Until 1880 it was the only crossing point to access Sallanches. It has had Histori...

Les Quatre Têtes

The very beautiful peaks of the Aravis range culminate at 2,364m altitude for the highest of the 4 Têtes. Very visible from the valley of Sallanches,...

Chapelle de l'Immaculée Conception (de Lévaud)

The Immaculate Conception chapel was built between 1855 and 1857 and was officially dedicated on 4 October 1857. The inhabitants built this chapel for...

La Vallée de Sallanches est un Théâtre

This quote by Victor Hugo characterises Sallanches and its many viewing points. The imposing Mont-Blanc range that can be seen in its immensity from S...

La Tête du Colonney

Very beautiful panoramic summit at 2692 m altitude in the Fiz mountain range. It dominates the Désert de Platé and faces Mont Blanc. Access is via the...