Heritage, culture and crafts
BAROQUE CHURCH SAINT-PIERRE
Located in the center of Seez, the church of St. Peter (XII century) was restored from the beginning of 1680 by the prior Jean Duclos. It represents baroque art, and new art from the Renaissance which expresses the Catholic reform in the Savoie region in the 17th century.
It is registered in the circuit of “Paths of the Baroque”. Discover the treasure of the church: pieces of sacred goldsmithery offered to the parish of Séez in the late seventeenth century and early eighteenth century. Most objects are classified as historical monuments.
Opening times :
Free visit :
From 19th of June to 9th of September 2023 : Monday to Saturday : 3.00pm – 6.00pm
on a guided tour (free) :
From 3th of July to 31st of August 2023: guided tour of the Espace Saint-Eloi and the Church every Tuesday and Thursday 2.00pm – 6.00pm (in french)
From 4th to 9th of September 2023 : Tuesday and Thursday at 3.00pm and 4.30pm (free, in french)
Heritage Days in September : Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th : 3.00pm – 6.00pm
Contact :
3, Rue Saint-Pierre 73700 SEEZ
Tel. + 33 (0)4 79 41 00 54 (Office Information Services)
accueilbis@seez.fr
“ESPACE SAINT-ELOI”
This old forge in the heart of Seez presents 3 exhibition themes: the work of the blacksmith, the Savoyard jewellery, and baroque art. The jewellery exhibition unveils the unique collection of jewels from the Savoie region. More than 200 jewels (crosses, hearts, brooches …) are on display.
The extension of the museum in 2015 has allowed renovation of the jeweller’s workshop and the jewellery presentation room. The museum now offers a temporary exhibition space redressed each season.
Opening times :
Closed for works until July 2, 2023
From 3th of July to 2nd of September 2023: Monday to Saturday 2.00pm – 6.00pm
From 3th of July to 31st of August 2023:
– Guided tour in french of l’Espace Saint-Eloi: Monday and Wednesday from 2.00pm pm to 6.00pm pm (every hour)
– Guided tour in french of l’Espace Saint-Eloi and the Baroque Church : Tuesday and Thursday from 2.00pm to 6.00pm (every hour)
Heritage Days in September : Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th 2023 : 3.00pm – 6.00pm
Closure for work fall 2023
Prices (no credit cards):
Adult : 3 € / Child (– 12 years old) : free
School : 1 €
Groups (+ 20 pers) : 2,50 €
Contact :
5, Rue Saint-Pierre 73700 SEEZ
Tel. +33 (0)4 79 41 00 54 (Office Information Services)
accueilbis@seez.fr
THE MILL OF SAINT-GERMAIN
Saint-Germain is a hamlet on the old Roman road that led to the Col du Petit Saint-Bernard.
In 1987, the inhabitants of the village of Saint-Germain and other volunteers of the community of Séez raised the mill out of its ruins. Since then, it has regularly opened its doors to visitors to learn more about the mechanisms of milling and the lives of the inhabitants of the past.
Opening times :
Supply and sale of bread : Saturdays 20th of May, 24th of June, 15th of July, 12th of August and 16th of September 2023 from 10.00am
From 3th of July to 31st of August 2023: guided tours from Monday to Thursday, from 10.00am to 12.00am (Wednesday from 10.00am : guided tour of the Saint-Germain chapel)
Heritage Days in September : Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th 2023 : 3.00pm – 6.00pm
Prices :
Free entry
Contact :
Hamlet of Saint-Germain 73700 SEEZ
Tel. + 33 (0)4 79 41 00 54 (Office Information Services)
accueilbis@seez.fr
THE PETIT SAINT-BERNARD HOSPICE
Built in the 11th century, a symbol of a long tradition of hospitality, the hospice provided lodging and shelter for all passers-by who were threatened by the weather. On this passage, often burned, destroyed and bombed, the renovated hospice now offers an information point and an interactive exhibition on the history of the Hospice and Col. Accommodation and catering on site.
Opening times of the tourist information office at the Hospice (only in summer):
Open from mid-June to mid- September, every day
June & September. : 10.30am – 4.30pm
July & August : 10.00am – 6.00pm
Heritage Days in September : Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th 2023 : 10.00am to 6.00pm
Prices :
Free entry
Contact :
Hospice du Petit Saint-Bernard – RD 1090, Col du Petit Saint-Bernard 73700 SEEZ
Tel. +33 (0)6 44 12 14 36 (only in summer)
promotion-tourisme@hautetarentaise.fr
www.hautetarentaise.fr
www.psbernard.com
“LA CHANOUSIA” ALPINE GARDENS
Located in the Col du Petit Saint-Bernard, hidden between land and rocks, the Chanousia is an alpine garden situated at an altitude of 2172m. Created through the passion of the Reverend Chanoux, who in 1897 brought together 4500 species of mountain plants, the Chanousia now has 1000 different varieties. Open to the public as soon as the snow melts.
Opening times (only summer):
July to mid of mid-September : every day 9.00am – 6.00pm
Prices:
Adult : 3 €
Groups (minimum 10 pers) : 2 €
Guided visit: supplement of 2 €
Children – 10 years old : free
Contact :
Col du Petit Saint-Bernard 73700 SEEZ
Tel.: + 00 39 34 28 25 21 89 (only in summer)
info@chanousia.org
www.chanousia.org
LA FILATURE ARPIN
Nestled in the heart of “la Filature”, Maison Arpin Séez welcomes you all year round to discover the latest collections and decoration (cushions, blankets, covers, …) and ready-to-wear authentic and adventure pieces from the Arpin collection, or fabrics by the metre. A specific corner is also dedicated to batch and non-collection fabrics.
Find everything you need for all you sewing and wool needle work.
Opening times of the factory outlet all the year except bank holidays (free entry) :
Tuesday to Saturday (open every day in July-August and in the winter season) : 9.30am – 12.30am and 2.30pm – 6.30pm
Visit the workshops (guided tours only on booking) :
Summer : two weekly visit
Winter : one weekly visit
Schedule on request by email or phone
Prices for guided visits :
adult : 10 € / children (5-14 years old) : 5 €
1 paying adult = 1 child free
Contact :
2, Rue de la Filature 73700 SEEZ
Tel. +33(0)4 79 09 49 27
boutique-seez@arpin1817.com
www.arpin1817.com
“LA MAISON DES ARTISANS” - CREATORS OF THE TARENTAISE
All year round : workshops and courses in painting, mosaic, textile creations (knitting, crochet, sewing …), creative hobbies, pottery. By reservation. Planning available at the Office Information Services (accueilbis@seez.fr)
Exhibition and ephemeral shops : July-August and December
Contact :
1, Rue Saint Pierre 73700 SEEZ
Tel. +33 (0)4 79 41 00 54 (Office Information Services)
mact73700@gmail.com
MEDIA LIBRARY
The Maison d’Emilien Media Library offers all the services of a classical media library, including books, DVDs, CDs, multimedia, free wifi and also many exhibitions and activities.
Opening times :
Tuesday and Friday : 4.00pm to 6.30pm
Wednesday and Saturday : 10.00am to 12.00am and from 4.00pm to 6.30pm
Thursday : 10.00am to 12.00am
Prices :
Free entry
Contact :
Maison d’Emilien
Media library,
9, Rue Saint Pierre 73700 SEEZ
Tel. +33 (0)4 79 41 98 85
mediatheque@seez.fr
mediatheque.seez.fr