If you are passionate about art, sculpture and symbolism, we have created this tour just for you. Samoëns, reknowned for its sculptors, has a cemetery where you can discover the history of art and the evolution of cultural and political ideas in a village that was ahead of its time.
According to the site of the town hall, the present place was only built 150 years ago replacing an old ancestral cemetery. Visitors can observe neo-classical architectural forms.
This guided tour, organized by Savoie-Mont-Blanc heritage guides, is an opportunity to discover a homeland of renowned sculptors. An open-air book, where you can discover the history of art and the evolution of religious, cultural and political ideas in a village with advanced ideas.
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Heritage for all eternity - Samoëns' tombs and gravestones
In Samoëns, you can admire funeral art in front of the church hall and in the village cemetery. It is a reflection of the skills and craft of the Giffre Valley's stonemasons and stonecutters in days gone by.
Cultural Heritage for all eternity - Samoëns' tombs and gravestones Samoëns
About
Prices
Adult: 8 €, Child (12-16 years): 6 €.
Free entry for children < 12 years.
Methods of payment accepted : Check, Travellers Cheque, Cash
Reception
Duration: Between 1 1/2 hours and 2 hours
Dates
Friday 16 February 2024 between 10 am and 12 pm.
Friday 3 May 2024 between 10 am and 12 pm.
Contacts
Book *For information and bookings, contact Samoëns Tourist Office. Buy your tickets in advance, during the Tourist Office's normal opening hours.
Access
Meet at the church porch.
