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Heritage

The Beaufortain and more particularly the valley of Hauteluce are rich of an exceptional patrimony. Visit the villages, hamlets, baroque churches and chapels ... Also visit the station and explain its history.
In Hauteluce:
- Ecomuseum, heritage of our valley.
- St Jacques d'Assyrie church, listed as a historical monument, baroque art. Open from 9 am to 4 pm. Free shuttles: Les Saisies - Hauteluce - Belleville.
- Chapel of Belleville, 3 km from Hauteluce, Romanesque chapel with frescoes dating from the 15th century.
In Villard sur Doron:
- Ecomuseum at the town hall.
- Saint Pierre Church, 18th century church. Baroque interior decoration, sundial.
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Notre-Dame-De-Haute-Lumière
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Notre Dame de Haute Lumière chapel

Les Saisies
The project starts in 1995 with the creation of an association to have a church in Les Saisies. The church was built in 2000 and the first mass was celebrated for 2001 Christmas day. There is mass every Sunday at 18 pm (in winter & summer season)
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Praz chapel

Hauteluce
In Hauteluce valley every hamlet has his own chapel. The frame & steeple architecture are remarkable.
Chapelle de St Sauveur
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St Sauveur chapel

Hauteluce
Very nice little chapel located in the typical St Sauveur hamlet.
Hauteluce, bell tower
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Eglise Saint-Jacques-d'Assyrie (church): Open-access

Hauteluce
This church, located in the village centre, will dazzle you with its stunning interior and exterior. You'll be stunned by its amazing decorative elements, from its bell tower with bulb-shaped dome to its gilt altarpieces.
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St Jacques d'Assyrie church

Hauteluce
This baroque church is famous for its steeple that we call "clocher à bulbe". This monument is dedicated to St Jacques d'Assyrie (1st évêque of Tarentaise).
Chapelle
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Saint Jean-Baptiste chapel

Crest-Voland
From the time of its foundation in 1658, this chapel was dedicated to St John the Baptist and integrated with the parish of Crest-Voland, despite its distance from the village. Its ruins were rebuilt around 1752.
Chapelle d'Annuit
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Annuit chapel

Hauteluce
From its little hill this lovely chapel seems to take care of the valley.
Chapelle Ste Agathe
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Ste Agathe chapel

Hauteluce
This romane style chapel was built in the 7th century. It is rated as historical monument. It is located in Belleville hamlet at the end of Hauteluce valley.
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Saint Peter's Church

Villard-sur-Doron
18th century church. Baroque interior decoration, sundial.