Cultural Offerings in Savoie

Le Musée de l'ours des cavernes invite le visiteur à un voyage dans le temps, la préhistoire, à la découverte d'un site, la Balme à Collomb et d'une espèce disparue, l'ours des cavernes. Plongez dans une aventure scientifique et humaine hors du commun.

The museum presents the discoveries made in the Balmes cave and the visitor becomes a witness to the culture and cultural influences of these mountain people who had a relationship with their environment that went far beyond mere subsistence.

A traditional house, one of the oldest in the village, which used to house men and animals. Through the testimonies of the inhabitants, discover the life of the mountain community from its agro-pastoral origins to its tourist activity.

Discover a unique place on the fortified alpine heritage. On the programme: guided tours, treasure hunts for children, escape game, souvenir shop. Educational workshops for schools.

This former rice mill, in the shape of a Greek temple, houses the exhibition center of the Lyon - Turin construction sites.

Although the church was built between 1820 and 1830, it remains true to the Baroque spirit, embodying the contrasts associated with the age: an austere exterior concealing a richly decorated interior. You'll be surprised by the harmonious mix of works of art from across the centuries.

At Bessans, sculpture is a tradition that is more than four centuries old. Rouets and cattails, salt hens, wooden toys, statues, crosses ... abound. The most famous of the sculptures is the devil, the emblem of Bessans, whose origin dates from 1857.

Don't trust appearances: the exuberant Baroque décor of the church's interior contrasts dramatically with the simple exterior. You're in for quite a treat!

In the past, humans and animals had to share their living space just to cope with everyday life. The need to keep warm and to be able to look after their animals at the same time, meant that mountain people developed a specific style of habitat.

The common wood oven is regularly used by the baker of Val Cenis Bramans (cooking and workshop) and the local associations during charity events.