Cycling loop: Circuit de la Ramaz

Beauregard Castle was the residence since the 13th century the Lord, became the Earls of Fletcher. You can admire this jewel, illuminated at night.The history of the castle, closely linked to that of the family of La Fléchère, Faucigny and the States of Savoy in general, has been very eventful. Burned down and looted several times, in particular by troops from Geneva or during the French Revolution, its interior had to be completely rebuilt several times, the walls however remaining in place. Witnesses of these reconstructions still remain, in particular a walled-up mullion window located under the plaster of the south facade, the location of which testifies to the different positioning of the floors at the time of its construction. The castle is said to have been built in the 13th century by the La Fléchère family. The original function of the castle, in addition to the dwelling, was to defend the village of Saint-Jeoire-en-Faucigny. It was then a simple rectangular keep with walls about 1.20 meters thick, which still constitutes the main body of the castle today. The other parts of the building were added to it as the history progressed and the needs of the Lords of La Fléchère evolved; starting with the staircase tower, built in the 14th century, including a staircase with rough marble steps. The white band painted under the roofs of the various towers reminds us that Hugues de la Fléchère will participate in 1366 in the crusade organized by the Green Count Amédée VI of Savoy to come to the aid of the Eastern Christian emperor, his brother-in-law. It was burnt down in 1589 during the Bernese invasion and subsequently restored. Among the most illustrious characters of this family, we must cite Colonel Jean-Pierre de la Fléchère who in the 18th century was Governor of Cagliari and Viceroy of Sardinia and General Georges-François de la Fléchère who was Major General of the province of Savoy. The castle remained in the family of La Fléchère until 2004, i.e. for 8 centuries, when its owner donated it to the diocese of Annecy, which entrusted it to a charismatic religious community wishing to be of Franciscan inspiration, the Eucharistein Fraternity, in 2008.

The square tower dates from the year one thousand and was , at the time, part of the St. George church. It is Neo-Gothic style and was restored in 1988.The St. George's Church was built in the year one thousand, it has undergone many expansions, not always coherent, but it was still too small for a growing population. It was decided in 1848 to demolish it and build a new one against the mound of " On - Nâves " to release a new place in the town center. As we wanted to keep the existing tower ( still in excellent condition ), we had to build separate new church steeple. This realization (1855-1858) made the church of Saint- Jeoire the only department to have preserved our and highlighted all the characteristics, outside and inside, this Neo -Gothic Lombard .

In the center of the village, take the time to discover St. Nicolas church, a true masterpiece. The first church, dating from the 10th century, was too small and dilapidated, and was replaced by the current one, built between 1872 and 1880.It stands out for its 600 m² surface area and its height. The population at the time was over 1,000, just after the annexation of Savoy to France (1860). With its triple nave, it accommodated the thousand or so parishioners of the time. The church is under the patronage of Saint Nicolas and Saint Théodule. Built in a style that blends pseudo-Romanesque and Italian Renaissance, it is topped by a bulbous bell tower. Beneath the church, a crypt (the Fernex family burial chapel) houses a 17th-century fresco, of which unfortunately almost nothing remains. Between 1975 and 1992, the church was completely restored.

In the heart of the Sommand mountain pastures, at an altitude of 1500 m, you'll appreciate this site for its calm and freshness. Numerous easy hikes in the vicinity.Access by road or footpath. Activities: Fishing permits (daily, weekly, fortnightly, seasonal) on sale at the tourist office. 1st category regulations. Surface area: 3600 m2 . Depth: 2 m

This bog is unanimously recognized as the most beautiful and richest in the region, as well as in the northern French Alps.Its ecological interest, rich flora and easy access have earned it visits from many professionals: botanists, mycologists, etc... The ecological interest of this peat bog lies in the diversity of its plant communities. In the center are stands of hooked pine (Pinus montana), surrounded or penetrated by (depending on water conditions) : - Wet Carex meadows. - Marshy meadows with Menyanthes (Menyanthes trifoliata). - Dry grasslands with Nard (Nardus stricta). - Dry grasslands with Bulrush (Scirpus caespitosus). - Flooded depressions with Carex limosa. All these groups develop in a relatively acidic environment, which is surprising given that the surrounding rocks are calcareous! Phanerogams number around 200 species, including : - 29 species of Cyperaceae, including Carex limosa, Carex pauciflora and Scheuchzeria palustris. - 7 species of Ericaceae, including the two species typical of sphagnum bogs: Andromeda and Cranberry. - Orchids include Leucorchis albida in the Nardaie. - In the moss under the pines, the delicate Listera cordata and a magnificent Gentian (Swertia perennis) thrive. - Purple gentian can be found in the spikenard lawns, and Drosera obovata and Drosera rotundifolia can be found in the water-logged sphagnum mosses. The lichen flora comprises some 35 species, among which two French rarities stand out: - Cladonia carneola and Cladonia bellidiflora Among the fungi, two rare species are associated with pine: - Lactarius musteus and Boletus flavidus. The bog's secondary interest lies in its remarkable aesthetic quality, highlighted by its forests of hooked pine.

A monumental church by its size but also by its history !Built between 1824 and 1834 by the architect Prosper Dunant, the St Jean-Baptiste church is from the last architectural style of the States of Savoy : neo-classic Sardinian. Before, it was the biggest of the diocese of Annecy : 58 m length, 27 m wide and 18 m height. The facade of the building looks austere with few ornaments, but inside there is a profusion of decoration : paintings on the vault and pillars, stalls, carved wood and multicolored stained glasses. The visitor will visit a religious building and will discover how the jacquemarde population was decorating its churches there during the XIXth century.