Haute-Savoie Art and History conservatory
This museum is set up in the old Great Seminary is a beautiful 17th century building that is representative of Sardinian architecture. On display are the collections of the Paul Payot foundation consisting of numerous works illustrating the mountain lanscapes of the Haute-Savoie region, and the Chastel collection comprised of 18 and 19C paintings.
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Old Episcopa palace
The building of this palace in 1874 involved getting rid of the house of Madame de Warens (1700-1762), protector and mistress of Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Admirers of the writer have placed a bust of Jean-Jacques in the courtyard where they first met, along with the famous «gold compass» he wanted.
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Former hôtel Beaumanoir
The entrance is through a fine Renaissance doorway, called the Pelican's doorway; in the courtyard are decorated windows and a 16C tower with a fine staircase.
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Fougères Belfry
Topped with a slate steeple decorated with gargoyles, the belfry built in the 14 and 15C stands proudly above the ramparts.
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