Moûtiers

Moûtiers

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION 
TownMoûtiers
Insee code73181
Postcode73600
Latitude45.4846150
Longitude6.5299260
AltitudeFrom 465 to 1042 meters
Surface3.16 km²
Population4305 inhabitants
Density1362 inhabitants/km²CLOSEST TOWNS
Chief townChambéry (at 78 km, 56 min)Salins-les-Thermes at 1.4 km
DepartmentSavoieLe Bois at 2.5 km
RegionRhône-AlpesSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

Located 481 meters above sea level, the city of Moûtiers, located in the Tarentaise, in Savoie, you will be charmed by its rich past.


SIGHTSEEING
  • Museum of Popular Traditions:
  • Privileged place to discover rural civilization Tarentaise with a presentation of agricultural activities in the vineyard of different traditional crafts of religious art in particular baroque childhood clothing and everyday life. It is also the place of memory of World War II in the Tarentaise ...
  • Eight showrooms and a teaching room (the museum has many panels for kids - teaching guide for school groups). A thousand objects back in time. The museum also has a shop.
  • All year round: 9am to 12pm - 14pm to 18pm. Closed Sundays and holidays except 14 July, 15 August and the European Heritage Days.
  • Guided tours for groups with guides Heritage des Pays de Savoie (GPPS).
  • Guided tours in English.
  • Free admission for individuals.
  • Disabled access.
  • Tourism Office - 23 St Peter's Square - 73600 Moûtiers.
  • Tel. : 33 (0) 4 79 24 04 23 - Email: camille.ot.moutiers @ wanadoo.fr
  • Museum of History and Archaeology:
  • Career with chronological and thematic Moûtiers and Tarentaise from prehistory to the 20th century: daily life, religion, the economy of the Bronze Age to the Roman period and the changing role of the city seat a former archbishop, the provincial capital and crossroads active with saline and ephemeral School of Mines.
  • Address: Place Saint-Pierre 73600 Moûtiers.
  • Open from Monday to Saturday, on request from the Office of Tourism.
  • Entrance fee (free for schools and students)
  • Discover the city with a small booklet on sale at the Tourist Office. Tour the historic center to discover the past of Darentasia, name of the city in Roman times. You will pass through the medieval streets, remnants of Monasterium, whose name evokes an important religious center ...
  • Dairy Cooperative:
  • Here, every day is produced Beaufort cheese Appellation of Controlled Origin (AOC) of the High pastures of Savoie.
  • Discovery of mountain agriculture through manufacturing facilities visit Beaufort and cellars, the testimony of breeders (audio-visual) and a film (subtitled in English).
  • Address: 20, avenue Olympics - 73600 Moûtiers.
  • Open every day except Sundays and holidays, from 9am to 12pm. Closed Saturdays in season.
  • Free.
Detailed information
TransportTrain station of Moutiers-Salins-Bride-les-Bains
Information pointsTourist Office of Moûtiers
Leisure centresMuseum of L'Académie de la Val d'Isère,   Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions of Moûtiers
MonumentsBridge Vieux-Pont,   Cathedral Saint-Pierre

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • Markets:
  • Tuesdays (morning food and clothing and accessories throughout the day - the afternoon subject to change).
  • On Friday morning (food).
  • Exhibits: Each month an artist exhibited his works (paintings, sculptures, photographs) in the local host of the Tourist Office. Open Monday to Saturday from 9h to 12h and 14h to 18h30.
  • From late June to early August: Exhibition of paintings and sculpture in the exhibition halls of the ancient bishopric. Each year, many artists (painters and sculptors) sets on a specific theme. Admission is free. Open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 12pm and 14pm to 18pm. Sundays and public holidays from 16h to 19h. Children and adults can vote for their favorite work and participate in the draw to be held on the last day of the show.
  • Guided tours: Information and registration at the Tourist Office in Moûtiers +33 4 79 24 04 23.
  • The third Saturday in July: Great craft market on the Market Square and St. Peter's Square.
  • The first Saturday in August:
  • Great Sell-off in the streets of the city proposed by the Federation of merchants and artisans Moûtiers.
  • Garage sale.
  • Fireworks.
  • Concert-ball.
  • The second Saturday in August:
  • Day Artists from 9h to 17h. Painters and sculptors will be carried out during the day, a work on a given topic. Works awarded by a jury. Awards at the cultural center. Information and registration at the Tourist Office Moûtiers.
  • Large craft market.
  • Closing the show of painting and sculpture and public awards for adults and children to the former bishop.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • Moûtiers has forged ties with its neighbors, villages that offer a wealth of heritage and nature saved. A privileged link unit also Moûtiers to Verres and Valle d'Aosta, a witness to the friendship between the peoples Alps. Booklet "At the corner of our villages" available at the Tourist Office or downloaded from the website Moûtiers.
  • Near Moûtiers (approximately 30 km), access to the Vanoise National Park. Discovery of a rich flora and fauna Alpine (chamois, ibex, marmots, black grouse ...).
  • Cures:
  • The Léchère, 6 km from Moûtiers. Spa specializes in treatments against rheumatism and heavy legs. Spa.
  • Brides-les-Bains, 6 km from Moûtiers. Spa specializing in the fight against obesity and related disorders. Spa.
PHOTOS
Former archbishop
 
Old Bridge
Winter Cathédrale Saint-Pierre
 
Popular Traditions Museum
Craft markets this summer
 
Artists in the street
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WEATHER
Tuesday 21 May
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Min. -2°C - Max. 10°C
Wednesday 22 May
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Min. -6°C - Max. 9°C
Thursday 23 May
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Azimut  
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Located 11.2 km from Moûtiers93 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Chambres savoie  
Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Like skiing, hiking, calm - you're there... Located 3 km from Bourg St Maurice, the heart of the Tarentaise, guest rooms in a house of Savoy. A 5 minute drive from the funicular and...
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Chambre d'hôtes les hortensias    
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Albertville
House on the outskirts of the city. Beautiful flower garden. View the Bauges. 1 bedroom rdec: 1 2 pers. Lavabo bed, shower and toilet. Lounge with exotic decor available, reading corner....
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Bonnecine    
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New 2013! We transformed the old village school Bonnecine a pleasant and comfortable 3-storey house, well insulated and tastefully decorated in Savoyard style. The ground floor consists...
Located 26 km from Moûtiers65 € the double room 

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Gite avec cheminée et vue panoramique  
9.6
Saint-Marcel
Sylvia & Gerard would like to share a little corner of Savoie paradise with you. The property is situated in A. charming little mountain village at an altitude of 1000 m. A village...
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Brides-les-Bains
Book Sews' Heart All year. Our studio is classified 3 ***,  Come relax in Brides les Bains. Enjoy the benefits of a complex. Residence Cybele located A. few meters from the shops. The...
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Résidence les Glières  
9.7
Aigueblanche
Luxury apartments in nine completely redesigned in the style of a mountain to 7 people in a private home south with green park, barbecue, dining area, close to the 3 Vallées and 10...
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CAMPSITES 
Le Parc Isertan  
Pralognan-la-Vanoise
Camping Caravaneige Isertan Park at the foot of the Vanoise National Park. Heated pool and indoor pool of over 100 m ², rental cabins, rental mobile home wood, rental tents furnished....
Located 18.8 km from Moûtiers19 € per day 
Camping-Caravaneige Les Lanchettes    
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Peisey-Nancroix
In summer, at the entrance of the Vanoise National Park, fresh air and tranquility guaranteed in a mountain landscape, you can enjoy plenty of sports and cultural activities of our...
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Camping le reclus    
9.4
Séez
You will be pleasantly charmed by this small mountain campsite, with both warm and shady area, situated in crossroards of well renown Tarentaise resorts... A natural site of emergency...
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HOTELS
Hotel Inn Design Moutiers     
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Auberge de Savoie     
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Hotel du Faubourg    
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