Cultural heritage

Le Cadran solaire de l'Eglise St Jacques

This decorative sundial dates from 1842. The markings enable the local solar time to be read between 9am and 4pm. To do this, you need to look for the...

La Fontaine de la Place St Jacques

Built in Magland gray stone in 1765, it replaced a more ancient fountain. It was one of the three drinking water points in the town. It benefitted fro...

La Fontaine de la Paix

Commonly known as the Fountain of Lions, this monumental Combloux granite fountain was erected to celebrate the French Revolution, to commemorate its...

Chapelle de Sainte-Anne

This chapel, first built in 1651 and rebuilt in 1724 is located in an exceptional setting with a stunning view over the nearby mountains. It has harmo...

Chapelle du Crêt

This chapel was first built in 1697, then rebuilt in 1791. Originally it was a private property belonging to the Ducrey-Ballet family. It is dedicated...

Tour de la Frasse

A building flanked by a tower with a round base and an octogonal roof, located just above the church. The castle dates from 1602. A 17th and 18th cen...

Chapelle de La Provence

This chapel, located in the heart of the village, was built between 1764 and 1766. It was financed by a villager who wanted to dedicate the chapel to...

Hôtel de Ville de Sallanches

This imposing building, constructed between 1844 and 1846, marks the town centre. Its long façade orientated towards the embankment with its arcades,...

le Pré de Foire

This has been a place of encounter and exchange for several centuries. It is the main location for the weekly market with the embankments. It also ha...

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...

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...