Culture
What you shouldn’t miss in Avrieux…
Discover the religious history of Avrieux.
The baroque church of St. Thomas Becket
The baroque church of Saint-Thomas Becket was built in the 17th century with an exceptional carved and painted decoration and testifies to the flaming baroque.
Guided tours are offered every Thursday at 2pm during the summer and winter seasons.
Price for adults: 5,50€
Fort Marie-Thérèse, a unique historical heritage of France
Fort Marie-Thérèse is a Sardinian citadel, unique in France, rising at an altitude of over 1500 meters.
A permanent exhibition shows the evolution of fortress architecture. Children and young people can explore the fortress through play. The fortress is open to the public from June to September.
Entrance fee for adults: 4€
Free if you have the Haute Maurienne pass
Heritage and culture – L’Arche d’Oé : Agro-pastoral museum
“L’Arche d’Oé” (“Oé” means Aussois in patois) collects, through the written or oral testimonies of its inhabitants, the whole history of the village. Each room of the house has been restored to its original function and layout.
Every week, during the winter and summer tourist seasons, one or more activities are offered during the day or evening: guided tours, butter making, discovery workshops, snacks, storytelling evenings, etc.
Reservation required until the day before on 04 79 20 49 57 – Eligible for the family pass plus
Adult : 4,50€ Child : 3,20€
Brewery of the Sources de Vanoise
Stop in the center of the village of Villarodin-Bourget to discover the secrets of the brewers. The guides will explain you the methods used to produce their craft beers, which draw their strength from the spring waters of the Vanoise.
Visits every Wednesday at 5pm and 6pm.
Free for those under 16.
Adult : 3€