An exceptional cultural heritage

Would you like to learn more about the region? Step back in time and look around a cobbler’s or cooper’s workshop. Soak up the atmosphere of a classroom from yesteryear, old-fashioned games, traditional costumes, rural life… Did you know that there used to be a Royal Saltworks in Moûtiers? That’s why one whole section is dedicated to salt production!

Dedicated spaces

Cheese, honey, bread… each one has its own dedicated space!

Discover the world of Beaufort, our Prince ofGruyeresat the Moûtierscooperative dairy. If you’re fascinated by bees, you need to go to Melifera, where our little black bee, a local protected species, will teach you all the secrets of gathering pollen and swarming… If the world of bread is more your thing, head over to the Burdin mill!

Black bee and Nature space in Les Menuires.

Find here all the information about museums and dedicated spaces.

Exploring on your own or on a guided tour, discover the town, the historic centre and the many curiosities along its criss-crossing cobbled streets. Your visit is guaranteed to be made all the richer and more captivating as you discover the town’s historical gems: the old bridge is one of the town’s emblematic sites, close to SaintPierre Cathedral, the former archbishop’s palace, the ‘barrioz’ formerly used by washerwomen for laundry… Did you know that almost all of the roads and squares have their own stories, often connected to the work done there at the time, or to objects, local characters and quirks, and sometimes the people who lived there?Have you heard of the Coq Rouge passage? It too has its own little story to tell…

Duration: 1hr

Booklet available from the cultural centre and the Tourist Office for a self-guided visit (3€)

Guided tour with the Savoie Mont Blanc Heritage Guides (for groups).

Guided tours take place in the summer.