Saint-Pierre Church and its treasures

Located in the centre of Séez, Saint Pierre Church (17th century) was restored from 1680 by Prior Jean Duclos. It is a fine example of Baroque art, the art nouveau of the Renaissance which exemplified the Catholic reform in Savoie in the 17th century. It is included in the itinerary of examples of local Baroque art and architecture.

Discover the church's treasure: holy gold and silverwork offered to the parish of Séez at the end of the 17th century and early 18th century (guided tour only). Most of the objects are classed historical monuments.

Among the most remarkable that you will see is a silver ostensory and a censer from the early 17th century, an elegant processional cross from 1664, an altar cross and candles from 1683 and the reliquary of 1709 with representations of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, the patron saints of the parish.

SUMMER
From June 18 to September 18: Every day except Saturday: 3 pm – 6 pm

Winter
School holidays (Christmas and February) Thursdays: 3 pm - 5 pm (upon reservation)

Entry free

Séez 3, Rue Saint Pierre.
Tourism Office : Tel. +33(0)4.79.41.00.15

 

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Espace Saint-Eloi

The Espace Saint-Eloi is located in the heart of the village of Séez. This former blacksmith's forge has been renovated to create an exhibition area of some 170m².

It covers three areas: the work of the forge, Savoyard jewellery and Baroque art.

• Visit the reconstruction of the forge for an insight into the blacksmith's life. Using his art, the blacksmith transformed metal into various objects through the heat of fire, the power of water and the tools he made himself to help him in his work.
• A unique collection of Savoyard jewellery is on display in the jewellers. More than 200 jewels (crosses, hearts and brooches etc.) are exhibited, each one evidence of links to a community, a religion or a culture. They adorned Savoyard women for centuries. The jewellery workshop shows the technique and skill of the craft. Savoyard jewellery is still made and worn to this day.
• The Espace Baroque Tarentaise unlocks the mysteries of Savoyard Baroque art. It gives a useful, additional insight into visits to Baroque sites in the area.

 

SUMMER

From June 11 to June 30 and from September 1-8: Monday to Friday 3 pm - 6 pm
July - August: Monday to Saturday 2 pm - 6 pm

WINTER
School holidays (Christmas and February): Tuesday to Friday: 3 pm - 6 pm
Outside school holidays:  Thursday 3 pm - 6 pm

RATES:

• adult : 3 €,
• child (- 12 years): free accompanied by a paying adult
• schools (primary up to third grade): 1 €
• group (+ 20 pers): 2.50 €

Blacksmith and jewellery demonstration every Thursday afternoon in the summer (upon reservation)

Séez 5, Rue Saint Pierre
Tel. +33 (0)4.79.40.10.38

 

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Saint-Germain Mill

Saint-Germain is a hamlet on the old Roman Way which leads to the Little Saint Bernard Pass.

Its water mill had fallen into ruin when in 1987 the villagers and other volunteers from the commune of Séez  restored it. Ever since it has regularly opened up to visitors who come here to learn more about the traditional workings of the mill. Bread is baked here at regular intervals during the summer.

Open in the summer only
From June 15-30: Saturday and Sunday: 2 pm - 6 pm
July - August: every day except Saturday: 2 pm - 6pm

FREE ENTRY

Séez Saint-Germain hamlet
Tourism Office: Tel. +33(0)4.79.41.00.15

http://moulinsaintgermain.perso.sfr.fr

 

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Saint-Bernard Hospice

Built in the 11th century, symbolic of a long tradition of hospitality, the hospice provided food and shelter to all passers-by at risk from bad weather. On this access route that was so often burned, bombed and damaged, the renovated hospice today provides an information stop and houses numerous exhibitions on its history, its archaeological potential and the climatology of the pass.

OPEN IN THE SUMMER ONLY
From June 16 to September 16: every day, 10 am - 6 pm

FREE ENTRY

Séez, Little Saint Bernard Pass
Tel. (summer): +33 (0)6.13.54.76.65

 

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The Chanousia Garden

Located on the Little Saint Bernard Pass between earth and rocks, Chanousia  is an alpine garden sitting at an altitude of 2,188 metres.

It is the legacy of the passion of Abbott Chanoux who, in 1897, brought together 4,500 species of mountain plants. Today Chanousia still has 1,200 different varieties. Open to the public as soon as the snow melts.

OPEN IN THE SUMMER ONLY
From June 30 to September 16: every day, 9 am - 7 pm

RATE:
2.50 €, - 12 years free

Séez, Little Saint Bernard Pass
Tel. +33 (0)4.79.07.43.32 (summer)