Loisirs 74
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The Faucigny away from the crowds: quiet castles, waterfalls and pastures

When the Savoie Mont Blanc agency names the "less iconic but remarkable" territories visitors should be dispersed towards, the Faucigny is the first it cites. Here it is, place by place, with verified facts: from Bonneville to Taninges, from the Môle to Le Reposoir. Compiled automatically from our fact sheets.

How this selection is made — Criteria: Faucigny communes (Bonneville, La Roche-sur-Foron, Saint-Jeoire, Marignier, Mont-Saxonnex, Taninges, Mieussy…); nature, heritage and terroir categories; free access and real photos prioritised. Recompiled automatically whenever the fact sheets change.

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Château de Beauregard

Château de Beauregard

Saint-Jeoire
Free

12th–13th-c. fortified manor, held by the La Fléchère family for 8 centuries, illuminated at night. Exterior free, JEP visits. Eucharistein community. Saint-Jeoire 74.

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Lac Bénit

Lac Bénit

Mont-Saxonnex
Free

4.1 ha glacial lake at 1,452 m, Natura 2000, at the foot of the Bargy. Free access via Morsulaz, seasonal refreshment bar. Mont-Saxonnex, Haute-Savoie.

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Col de la Colombière

Col de la Colombière

Le Reposoir
FreeParkingWinter ✓

Legendary 1,613 m Tour de France pass between Le Reposoir and Le Grand-Bornand. Route des Grandes Alpes, Aravis–Bargy panorama, hiking and cycling.

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Maison de la Mémoire Paysalp

Viuz-en-Sallaz
FreeParking

Paysalp's alpine heritage media library and conservation centre at Viuz-en-Sallaz. Mémoire Alpine database, free consultation. Mon–Fri 9 am–5 pm. 800 av. de Savoie.

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Parc du Château

Taninges
FreeParking

Public park on the heights of Taninges: former domain of Count Joachim de la Grange (18th c.), Clos du Chalet 1857. Free access all year round.

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Château des Sires de Faucigny

Château des Sires de Faucigny

Bonneville
Parking

Castle built in 1260 by Beatrice of Faucigny: Black Tower 21 m + White Tower 15 m, prison from the 16th c. to 1934. Guided tour €5. Exteriors free year-round.

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Écomusée Paysalp

Viuz-en-Sallaz
Wheelchair accessParking

Faucigny peasant heritage ecomuseum since 1980, ecomuseum label 2003. 8 sites, 500 m² immersive display on rural life 1850–1950. Adult €7, free under 5.

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The Peasant Museum, a PAYSALP Culture & Heritage site

Viuz-en-Sallaz
Wheelchair accessParking

PAYSALP Peasant Museum at Viuz-en-Sallaz: immersive 500 m² staging of mountain life 1850-1950, 1924 schoolroom. €7 adult, €5 child.

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