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Saint-Eustache

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Village of Haute-Savoie, Saint-Eustache is located not far from Lake Annecy, between the ridges of Roc des Bœufs and Semnoz. It is located in the heart of the Bauges Massif Regional Natural Park, near La Chapelle-Saint-Maurice, Sévrier and Bellecombes-en-Bauges.

It was in the medieval period that the village was formed, even if older human traces have been discovered. It developed around a building of which today only a simple tower remains. Due to its strategic geographical location, the commune of Saint-Eustache served as a place of control and surveillance on the Leschaux pass. But it was during the Second World War that it sadly became famous. Recognized as a martyr village, it saw the deportation of around thirty of its inhabitants following the death of three German soldiers.

It is now for its tourist activities and its gastronomy that this Savoyard city is known. It is notably a place for selling local products such as Reblochon, Tomme, Savoie Gruyère and honey.

Geographical information

MunicipalitySaint-Eustache
Postcode74410
Latitude45.7961150 (N 45° 47’ 46”)
Longitude6.1489660 (E 6° 8’ 56”)
AltitudeFrom 600m to 1680m
Surface area10.54 km²
Population512 inhabitants
Density48 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureAnnecy (13.9 km, 19 min)
Insee code74232
IntercommunalityCA du Grand Annecy
DepartmentHaute-Savoie
TerritoryAlps
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

La Chapelle-Saint-Maurice3 km (5 min)
Leschaux6.5 km (11 min)
Saint-Jorioz6.5 km (11 min)
Duingt9.2 km (15 min)
Sevrier9.9 km (17 min)
Bellecombe-en-Bauges11.9 km (19 min)
Entrevernes13.3 km (19 min)
Lescheraines14.7 km (23 min)
Lathuile15.4 km (24 min)
Arith16 km (25 min)
Doussard16.1 km (23 min)
La Motte-en-Bauges16.4 km (25 min)
Allèves16.8 km (24 min)
Chevaline17.5 km (27 min)

Things to see and do

Located in the hamlet of Lavray, the building is an old castle of which some vestiges remain today. Visitors can see the foundations of a 12th century cylindrical tower once built by the lords of Duin.

Built in the second half of the 19th century in an elegant neo-Gothic style, the Saint-Eustache church reveals a facade with an ogival bay in its center. Along the exterior facade, it is possible to admire engraved tombstones embedded in the wall, these are those of former priests. Devoid of decoration, the church

While strolling through the village, you can also discover the town hall-school from the end of the 19th century, the 19th century Pont de la Cure or even some typical Eustace farms. Several hiking trails are also accessible to discover the Massif des Bauges Regional Natural Park.

Events and festivities

In May, it's time for the Bee Festival and its activities for young and old.

Weather

Thursday 25 april
Min. -1°C - Max. 8°C
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Friday 26 april
Min. 3°C - Max. 11°C
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Saturday 27 april
Min. 4°C - Max. 14°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Paragliding above Lake Annecy
Sports sensations90 € to 250 € Doussard (5.5 km)
Paragliding above Lake Annecy
Sports sensations85 € to 150 € Doussard (5.9 km)
Maiden paraglider flight in Annecy
Sports sensations85 € to 190 € Doussard (6.2 km)
Thrilling canyoning descent to Lake Annecy - Beginner/intermediate level
Sports sensations55 € Talloires-Montmin (6.7 km)
Canorafting on the Chéran river
Sports sensations72 € Alby-sur-Chéran (10.1 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Taillefer Duingt loop
HikeIntermediate3:30Lathuile (4.5 km)
Mountain Coal
HikeIntermediate6:00Lathuile (5.2 km)
The Arc Pass
HikeIntermediate5:00Pussy (35 km)
Arc Pass
HikeAthletic5:30La Léchère (35 km)
The Aphid
Village visitEasy1:00La Léchère (36 km)

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