Côtes Balcony

After 60 years of building work, undertaken and financed by the local community,it was consecrated in 1877. Built in the neo-gothic style of the XIX century, the architecture is typical of the golden age of the Catholic church.From the XI to the XIII century, a small chapel stood within the parish. This chapel was served by the church in Thônes. According to descriptions given by the Bishop of Geneva during his pastoral visits in the XV century, the church was made of wood. In 1569, the church burned down and the 4 bells melted. As the baptismal fonts and the onion-shaped steeple show, it was rebuilt in the typical XVII century Baroque style. The tinplated steeple (today it is made of stainless steel) shows the influence of Savoyard migration to Germanic countries. In 1794, during the French Revolution, the church was plundered, just as in parishes all over France. The steeple was demolished and 3 of the 4 bells were melted down. The oldest bell, dating from 1767, still remains. At the beginning of the XIX century, the church fell into ruin and finally collapsed under the weight of heavy snow in 1816. Renovation of the church lasted between 1817 and 1877. The onion-shaped steeple was rebuilt between 1820 and 1845. Certain items are registered in the inventory of Historic Monuments as heritage articles (the baptismal fonts, the pulpit, the stalls and a painting). It was painted by artists from the Val Cesia in Piémont, the Gilardi and the Pellegrini. The 44-pipe Giroud organ was inaugurated in 1988. The visit is free but in summer, the visit of the church is included in the tour of the Village. Here are the furniture you can see in the Church : - Classified paintings : The virgin giving the Holy Rosary to St Dominic (18th century); and painting of the Sacred Heart (19th century) - Bronze bell from 1767 - Pews in walnut - Pulpit carved in 1827 showing the four evangelists - Altarpiece (17th century) representing the Dormition of Mary - Organs (made by Giroud) with 40 pipes dating from 1988 - The classified baptismal carved in 17th century and 1829 - Altar of 1995 with side panels representing two fundamental aspects of the economic life of the parish : the tourism and agricultural life - Wooden crucifix

The weekly market at the Grenette, the old grain market of Le Grand Bornand, characterizes the heart of the old town square. All sorts of concerts and events also take place here, such as concerts given by the local brass band and many local celebrations.The first mentions of a Grenette, or grain market, date back to 1569, when the whole village was burned down. There is evidence that there was a new building again in 1742 and it was rebuilt several times, first of all in 1797 and also in the years following 1870. It would seem that the Grenette was a wooden structure and this would explain why it often collapsed, particularly under the weight of the snow at the beginning of the XIX century. It was only rebuilt towards the end of the XIX century, when important work on the roads and the church took place. In 1954, the Grenette was rebuilt under the direction of an architect named Jacquet. Nearly 200 hewn stones were laid by the Calzorali company from Saint Jorioz and the wooden framework was made by the Seguet company in Annecy. In the stone lower section there used to be a public washouse, the public toilets and a store room for the village road-mender. This foundation layer has been preserved. In the spring of 2013, the Grenette was once again dismantled, although the stone base with the arcades and the diamond-shaped apex have been preserved.

Toilettes publiques sous la place de la Grenette au Grand-Bornand Village, accessible aux personnes à mobilité réduite. (momentanément indisponible suite aux conditions sanitaires).3 toilettes hommes et 3 toilettes femmes. Coin change bébé et toilettes adaptés aux jeunes enfants disponible dans les toilettes de l'office de tourisme.

Terrace. Friendly environment mixing modern and mountain atmosphere.Appetizer with finger-food, pizzas...

Terrace. Friendly environment mixing modern and mountain atmosphere.

Bakery, tea room in the center of the village.

Friendly and moutain atmosphere. Anytime service.Brasserie with superb terrace, view on the Aravis mountain range and the Grand-Bornand bell tower.

Chalet atmosphere, fireplace, outstanding panorama. Varied menus.In the land of Reblochon cheese, let's taste traditional Savoyard cuisine, rich and generous, refined by our chef: to be enjoyed winter or summer, on the terrace or by the fireplace.

A warm welcome, a friendly atmosphere in a typical setting. Cooking of fresh and seasonal products from local producers."La Pointe-Percée" can organize your business, seminary, wedding or baptism lunch.