La Toussuire, land of culture
As you go up the road to La Toussuire, chapels and churches dot the landscape. At least one per hamlet, and there are 16 hamlets here ! Christian culture is still very much established in Savoy today. It has bestowed architectural and artistic wonders upon the land, some of which mark a stage on the wonderful Savoy “Paths of the Baroque“.
Our chapels and churches harbour unimagined, jealously guarded treasures.
Head over to the town hall to request a visit, you will not be disappointed !
Chapelle de La Rochette
The chapel and its surroundings are a good example of the mountain environment.
Chapelle de Charvin
Chapelle de Charvin The chapel was built on May 26th, 1655 under the term “Purification”.
Les Villards Chapel
The des Villards chapel is a Baroque monument of the 18th century which is still part of the Fontcouverte environment.
Eglise de Charvin
The church is a 19th century monument which is still an interesting element of our heritage
La Bise Chapel
Built by the « Fourniers » family in Materey, the chapel was first known as the “ Notre Dame et de St Claude” chapel. It was rebuilt in 1639 in the former village of “Fourniers” under the name of St Claude.
Notre Dame de la Salette Chapel
During the 90’s this chapel has been restored . It is consiedered as an important and interesting stage in “les Chemins du Baroque”. It has been listed historical monument since October 2nd 1992.
Chapelle Notre Dame du Ski
Built almost 50 years ago in the Alpine environment of Fontcouverte, Notre Dame Du Ski Chapel is now part of La Toussuire resort.
Notre Dame de l’Assomption Church
Notre Dame de L’Assomption is a Baroque-style church located in the Fontcouverte village at 8 km of La Toussuire.
Eglise Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption : En accès libre
This church was the pride of the bishop in 1833: according to him, it was one of the largest and most beautiful in the diocese. Subjective opinion or reality? Only you can verify this!