The heart of the Maurienne valley, where the course of the Arvan joined the Arc is a vast area whose slopes offer the variety of alpine landscapes with, in the background, the iconic Needles d'Arves. This is what has created a small town named Maurienne.
The relics of St. John the Baptist (the legend says they were reported by Saint Thecla) make the town the capital of the valley, she'll learn her name Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, and its image: a hand blessing.
Capital of a diocese, so the city built religious monuments which remain the overall plan, with a double cathedral facing the episcopal palace. These first buildings were destroyed in the disorders of the first millennium. We must therefore rebuild, what is done by reusing materials at hand: so fragments of sculptures from the Carolingian period are used in reinvestment in heavy pillars of the cathedral.
Close by the Notre Dame kept his bedside book, and a double gate arch, columns and capitals carved in gypsum (traditional material for sculpture Maurienne).
The cathedral, for its part, the date for any structural work of the 11th century. It has one of the oldest structures in France, since several of the roof trusses have been dated with precision: the woods were cut in the fall of 1074 or 1075. Under the choir of the cathedral had been built a crypt, probably to house the relics of St. John the Baptist. Filled in the 15th century, the crypt was rediscovered in 1958 and is now visitable: we discover the techniques of the Romanesque birth.
This medieval period Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne keeps his cross plan found in its north-south, the picturesque rue Saint-Antoine Street extended by the college. It takes its name from St. Joseph's College in the former Bernardine monastery, a fine example of 17th century Cistercian Heritage.
To all these advantages plus more than ever now tourism. Obligatory passage between France and Italy, a crossroads on the road of great passes, gateway to the many surrounding stations, Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne is true to its slogan, a city, the mountain!
SIGHTSEEING
The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, its cloister and its crypt. To discover in the cathedral: the dome carved in alabaster, the stalls of walnut.
The bell tower.
The garden of Europe.
The Museum of Costumes, Arts and Popular Traditions.
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Located 16.1 km from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
47 € per person
Chez Pépé Nicolas
5
Saint-Martin-de-Belleville
CHALET ALPAGE - And if we went Chez Pépé Nicolas? Between Les Menuires and Val Thorens, in the mountains, come share a fondue with family or friends. An exceptional view of the Alps,...
Located 16.3 km from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
42 € per person
La Perelle
10
Saint-François-Longchamp
CHARMING PLACE - After a long day of skiing, what could be more soothing than to gather around the dinner table between friends? La Perelle restaurant in the heart of the resort Saint-François-Longchamp,...
2 rooms for 1 to 4 persons, and possibility of sleeping 2 additional persons. House in 2 km of St Jean de Maurienne's center, situated on the hillside southwest and dominating the city....
Located 1.1 km from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
64 € the double room
Maison Blanche
Saint-Pierre-d'Allevard
Typical Dauphinoise style House, former farm in a peaceful hamlet 2 km from the village, next to a stream. You can take advantage of the relaxing atmosphere around the house and discover...
Located 26 km from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
50 € the double room
Chalet Solneige
9.3
Vaujany
Situated just outside of Vaujany in the heart of the French Alps, you will find the beautiful, restored chalet Solneige. A combination of comfortable and attractive rooms and apartments,...
Quiet apartment in the heart of the old typical Savoyard village, in a small residence of 5 apartments. Spacious living room, wood stove for evenings by the fireplace, equipped kitchen...
Located 10.3 km from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
From 350 € to 1000 € per week
Locations St Rozaire à Valloire - Savoie
8.8
Valloire
Two rentals on the ground floor of a chalet in Valloire in the center of the ski resort in Savoie.
Located 13.6 km from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
From 295 € to 405 € per week
Gite de la biche orelle liaison 3vallées
8.8
Orelle
65 m² cottage has 6-8 people on orelle valthorens 3 Valleys largest ski area in the world near the Vanoise National Park and mythical passes alpins. Navette free to join cable car pool...
Hôtel Saint-Georges is situated in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne in the Savoie department, just 29 km from Modane. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi internet access and guest rooms with a flat-screen...
Located in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
Room from 62 €
Hôtel de l'Europe
7.2
Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
Situated in 12km from Sybelles ski resort, Hôtel de l'Europe offers free Wi-Fi throughout, secure parking for bikes, a restaurant and a bar, ski storage facilities and a laundry service....
Located in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
Room from 55 €
Les Terrasses de la Toussuire
7.4
Saint-Pancrace
Located in Saint Pancrace in the ski resorts of Les Sybelles, this residence features self-catering apartments, an indoor swimming pool and a sauna. A free private parking is available...
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