Guided tour “The history of the Megève Calvary through its artists and craftsmen”

Megève Calvary path was built by the priest Ambroise Martin from 1840, based on the model of the sacred mountain of Varallo, founded at the end of the 15th century in Italian Piedmont.

Guided tour “The history of the Megève Calvary through its artists and craftsmen” Megève

About

Megève (74120)
Average length : 1h
Animals allowed

For its construction, the parish priest Ambroise Martin mandated many artists and craftsmen of local origin and especially from Piedmont (Italy) who embellished the chapels of the Calvary in the 19th century: painters, sculptors, master glass makers, plasterers, master masons, stonemasons , carpenters, tinsmiths…

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    Prices

    Number of participants : 6 pers. Min. - 25 pers. Max.
    Methods of payment accepted : Cash

    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Languages spoken : French
    Languages of documentation : French

    Dates

    From 01/07 to 31/10/2024, daily.
    Visits organized on request subject to sufficient numbers. Registration no later than the day before.

    Average length : 1h

    Services
    • Accompanied
    Services
    • Pets welcome

    Access

    Musée de L'Ermitage Montée du calvaire 74120 Megève
    Start near : Megève (74120)
    Information update on 02/04/2024 by Mairie de Megève