Must-see in the Mont-Blanc area
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Alpine Gardens: Jardin des Cimes
The Jardin des Cimes is a cultural and teaching space for everybody. It offers you a walk of one hour to discover mountains and garden from all arounbd the world. You can also do activities about gardening and nature and also have a break in the restaurant with local and organic food.
The Mer de Glace
Formed by the confluence of the Leschaux and Géant Glaciers, the Mer de Glace is France’s biggest glacier: 7 km long, surface area 40 km2, 200 m thick, altitude 1913 m.
Panoramic views from Passy Plaine-Joux
The Dôme du Goûter, Mont Maudit, Mont Blanc du Tacul, Mont Joly, exceptional panoramic views of the Mont-Blanc range and the Arve Valley
Tairraz Centre - Crystal Museum
The museum’s completion is the culmination of a collaboration between the Mineralogy Club and the town of Chamonix.
The Ilettes lakes
3 lakes for all your leisures... A fishing lake, a swimming lake, a windsurf lake. Many activities on place : health trail, beach volley ground, table tennis ground, picnic and barbecue areas.
Tramway du Mont-Blanc
A ride on the Mont-Blanc Tramway is a pretext for adventure... Discover a variety of alpines landscapes along the journey and some of the most views from the top. More than a simple excursion, a true discovery !
Arpenaz waterfall
This classified natural site, has an geological interest : it is composed of sedimentary folding.
Haut Val d'Arly Heritage Museum
Authentic XIXth century farmhouse containing collections of objects and records from the past, illustrating the daily grind of the local population: domestic life, social life, mountain life…
Lake: Lac Vert
Situated amidst the forest near Passy Plaine-Joux, this lake is surrounded by spruce trees and reflects the Mont-Blanc. Vehicle access from April to December. Winter access on foot. Classified site.
Sacred Art museum of Saint Nicolas
On the village’s edge, in the old Rectory, the Sacred Art Museum displays the treasures of the Saint-Nicolas church.
Museum of Megève
Located right in the heart of the historic center, the Museum of Megève is in the authentic frame of the former House of Charity, building of the XVIIth century endowed with a baroque chapel.
Church: Notre Dame de Toute Grâce
Notre Dame de Toute Grace (1950), is the key building to the revival of sacred art in the twentieth century. The masterpieces that decorate the church are signed by the greatest of modern artists.