Saint-Gingolph

Saint-Gingolph has a rich and important heritage that interests visitors and passes all those wishing to know more about Savoyard traditions.

The parish church of Saint-Gingolph today, dates from 1770, following that of origin built in 640. It depends on the diocese of Annecy and hosts within it there three objects classified to the inventory of Monuments Historical: two bronze bells dating from the 18th century and a painting representing Saint Gingolph dating from the 19th century.

Between the fifteenth century and the twentieth century, Lake Geneva was covered by Latin sailing boats carrying different goods. The village used to be one of the most important shipyards in the region. To celebrate these traditions, the village launched in 2000 a replica of a coach of 1828 moored to Saint-Gingolph. Named the Aurora, it allows to make walks on the High Lake during the summer period.

In the Swiss part of the village of Saint-Gingolph you can admire the castle, built in 1588. Today it houses the Museum of Traditions and Boats of Lake Geneva, which traces the history of Navigation on the lake. We can also discover collections showing the evolution of traditions and ways of life in this part of France. Not far from the castle, a small chapel dating from 1677 can be discovered.

Very lively, whether on the Swiss side or the French side, Saint-Gingolph is a village at the origin of many events.

On the Place Charles de Gaulle, the weekly market takes place every Saturday morning, from 8am to 12pm. During the summer period, from June to August, a Franco-Swiss market is organized every last Saturday of the month from 9 am to 3 pm in the historical district. Every year in December, Saint-Gingolph hosts a very interesting Christmas market with many animations.

On the occasion of the carnival, Saint-Gingolph offers its traditional Carnarioule, with no less than four days of festivities of all kinds.

In April and at Christmas, Saint-Gingolph offers concerts by the well-known band "Les Enfants des 2 republics".

On the second weekend of August, the Saint-Laurent patrimonial feast and its various events are held.

The Chestnut Festival, with tastings, markets and other events, takes place every year on the second weekend of October.