Treasures of art and architecture, allied to an exceptional natural environment make all the originality and cultural richness of Passy.
Do not hesitate to consult our guide Splendeurs du Patrimoine and our cultural map.
Treasures of art and architecture, allied to an exceptional natural environment make all the originality and cultural richness of Passy.
Do not hesitate to consult our guide Splendeurs du Patrimoine and our cultural map.
The Savoie-Mont-Blanc heritage guides are happy to welcome you to share the wealth of our architectural and cultural heritage. Discover the works of the greatest artists of art and architecture of our time with visits à la carte or on the menu! Discover the alliance of Art and Nature thanks…
Passy has four churches on its territory. The oldest, St-Pierre et St-Paul de Passy, is linked to the great agro-pastoral tradition of the region, St-Joseph de Chedde to the industrial past of the site and N.-D.-de-Toute-Grâce to the climatic spa of the Plateau d’Assy. Finally, St Donat des Plagnes. Four…
Modern architecture: 1930s, “20th century heritage” and “Historical Monuments” labels The southern orientation and the excellent climate are one of the main reasons for the installation of these large ships – ex sanatoriums – on the high plateau of Passy. Illustrating the technical and aesthetic genius of 20th century architecture,…
In 1973, Passy was the setting for a huge exhibition – Sculptures in the Mountains – Poem in Space. Inspired by the place and its history, conceived by the poet Jean-Pierre Lemesle, the project brought together works by the most representative artists of contemporary sculpture. Passy has kept five major…
Passy is a very wide territory (around 8000 hectares) composed of serveral hamlets which witness from the old days. A minor heritage named as such only because it isn’t protected as heritage site yet a worth seeing heritage! The fortifies houses From the middle-age, Passy has kept massive houses called…