TAKE A LITTLE TIME TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE LOCAL HISTORY!

Make the most of the guided tours organised by the “Savoie Mont Blanc” heritage guides, to discover the villages of Seyssel and visit a permanent exhibition at the Maison du Haut-Rhône.

There you will learn about our history and the close links we have had with the Rhône through the inland navigation activities that brought wealth to the region from the Roman era to the 19th century.

Make sure you visit the Château de Clermont and its Renaissance courtyard, the ruins of Chaumont Castle and the beautiful village, the Génissiat dam, and our collection of museums and art galleries.

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Town of Challonges
Challonges

Town of Challonges

Challonges, in the center of the plateau de la Semine, was originally an important centre for trade, now replaced by Seyssel.
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The Château de Clermont
Clermont

The Château de Clermont

This 16th century Renaissance residence is a rare example of the Italian influence on Savoyard architecture. Self-guided or guided tours invite visitors to explore the history of this site from the M1
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The Parc des Jardins de Haute-Savoie
La Balme-de-Sillingy

The Parc des Jardins de Haute-Savoie

In the heart of an area of greenery on the shores of a lake, come and explore around forty miniature gardens representing the landscapes of the Haute-Savoie foreland in original, highly floral creati1
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Croix de Framban
Corbonod

Croix de Framban

A wooden cross which is on RD 123, at an altitude of 1250 meters, towards Col de la Biche.
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Church of Seyssel Ain
Seyssel

Church of Seyssel Ain

The church of Seyssel Ain has a black Virgin dating from the 12th century. It also has stained-glass windows recounting the life of Saint François of Sales.
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Town of Corbonod
Corbonod

Town of Corbonod

Corbonod is a village in Ain spreading over 3159 hectares. There are 13 hamlets. Wine growing is one of the main riches of this village, which is in the AOC zone for Vin de Seyssel (12 wine growers w1
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Fort l'Écluse
Léaz

Fort l'Écluse

At the Pays de Gex gateway, Fort l'Ecluse, a formerly military site, is one of three examples of mountain fortifications in France during the first half of the XIXth century. The fort now welcomes th1
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Jardins Secrets
Vaulx

Jardins Secrets

An exciting visit for every curious person who loves gardens, decoration and architecture. A poetic escape in an extraordinary garden which features and puts together natural materials, flowers and w1
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Couvent des Bernardines
Seyssel

Couvent des Bernardines

A former convent, today the building resembles a large house with an austere façade. Currently privately owned, but you can nevertheless view the very beautiful door framed by pilasters and topped by1
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Musée Paysan
Éloise

Musée Paysan

This local museum exhibits objects, most of which come from the collection of Marius Fillion, its founder. The reconstructed homes (tools, farm machinery, pottery, basketry, linen) bring to life the1
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Suspended Bridge
Seyssel

Suspended Bridge

The old bridge in Seyssel takes us back in time.
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Church of Clermont en Genevois
Clermont

Church of Clermont en Genevois

This church is in neo-classic Sardian style, dedicated to Saint Etienne, built between 1856 and 1860. The bell tower is semi-bulbous, (the only one in the canton of Seyssel Haute-Savoie).
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Chaumont village and castle ruins
Chaumont

Chaumont village and castle ruins

Once the residence of the Counts of Geneva, come and discover the ruins of the castle. Tours of the village and castle ruins are available with Savoie Mont Blanc Heritage Guides.
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Church of Bassy
Bassy

Church of Bassy

The church in Bassy is on a rock promontory, dating from 1824. The bell tower, 1833, has a bell that was made by the Paccard brothers.
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Calvary of Seyssel Ain
Seyssel

Calvary of Seyssel Ain

This wayside cross is the only cross in Seyssel Ain. It lies at the crossroads of Rue Roosevelt and Rue Bonivard. The cylindrical upright and arms are carved in robust stone.
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Couvent des Capucines
Seyssel

Couvent des Capucines

The convent was built on the ruins of the former castle of the lords of Seyssel. The buildings were abandoned by the monks at the time of the French Revolution. Since then, the building has undergone1
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Church of Corbonod - Cross near the church in Corbonod
Corbonod

Church of Corbonod - Cross near the church in Corbonod

A stone cross near the church.
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Génissiat Dam
Injoux-Génissiat

Génissiat Dam

Europe’s first major hydroelectric dam. The construction began in 1936 and it was finished in 1948. Things to see: the surface spillway on the right bank. This is a long channel ending with a spectac1
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Clermont's Renaissance château
Clermont

Clermont's Renaissance château

The only remaining example of Italian Renaissance architecture in Haute-Savoie, the chateau has been beautifully renovated and welcomes visitors to immerse themselves in its history.
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Eglise de Chêne en Semine
Chêne-en-Semine

Eglise de Chêne en Semine

Built in 1108, this church has undergone many restorations, the last in 1996. The entrance and bell tower is the original, apart from the upper part.
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