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The medieval city of Conflans offers the charm of yesteryear. discover its narrow streets, old shops, gardens, and baroque church.Overlooking the city, sheltered behind its 14th century walls, the medieval city of Confl ans offers the charm of yesteryear. discover its narrow streets, old shops, gardens, and baroque church, and enjoy incredible views of Combe de savoie valley, and the bauges and Chartreuse mountains. in the heart of the city, enter the art and History museum, located in a beautiful registered historical monument.
Saint-Gras church in the medieval city was completely rebuilt in the 18th century to become a superb baroque edifice. The altarpiece, the pulpit and the baptismal fonts will astonish you with their ornate décor. Outside, behind the church, be sure to visit the rock with an engraved text about the edifice's construction.
Built between 1877 and 1881, at 1130 meters elevation on the western flanks of Roche Pourrie, this defenseive fort and garrison, with the Laitelet and Têtes bunkers, is strategically placed between the Beaufortain Mountains and the Tarentaise Valley. Extremely well preserved, today it houses a cheese-aging facility for Beaufort cheese.Built between 1877 and 1881, at 1130 meters elevation on the western flanks of Roche Pourrie, this defensive fort and garrison, with the Laitelet and Têtes bunkers, is strategically placed between the beaufortain Mountains and the Tarentaise Valley. Extremely well preserved, today it houses a cheese-aging facility for Beaufort cheese..