The Gothic bell tower, visible from afar, has watched over the village for centuries. It marks the rhythm of life for the inhabitants with the hours, calls to prayer and mass, and ceremonies such as weddings, baptisms and funerals.
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The monumental Gothic bell tower, dated 1492 on its sloped base, is characteristic of Alpine art. It is comparable to the great bell towers of the cathedrals of Notre-Dame du Glarier in Sion (1469-1499) in Valais and Saint-Just-de-Suse in Piedmont (1481). All built at the same time, they present an identical silhouette. The Saint-Etienne bell tower is decorated with arcading surmounted by cog-tooth friezes. They cut out long recessed panels pierced with bays on four floors, those of the bell...
Openings
Openings
All year 2025 - Open everyday
Location
Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- Mountain location
- Village centre
