Charming town in the Haute-Savoie region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Magland takes place at the heart of the Arve Valley, between Cluses and Sallanches. It is located about seventy kilometers from Annecy, known for its animation festival, near Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval.
Peaceful city that has taken over the centuries the pleasant face it has today, Magland has experienced significant economic growth during the important migration to Switzerland and Germany in the early eighteenth century that allowed the development of the boiler and of watchmaking.
Still appreciated for the beauty of its architecture and for its authentic atmosphere, the common Magland also has an interesting historical and cultural heritage, and seduced by its gastronomy, thanks to the sausage Magland which is only produced on site.
Built in the nineteenth century, the St. Maurice church seduced by its charming style Sardinian neoclassical. It was partly redecorated in the late 1970s but still has a neoclassical original altarpiece.
In the surrounding villages that depend Magland, it is possible to admire an important religious heritage, including several chapels full of charm. Thus, you will not fail to discover Oex chapel of the late seventeenth century, the Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Ranziers, the Chapel of St. Anne Lutz, the Notre-Dame-de-la- Visitation Gravin, the chapel of St. Mary Magdalene in Colonnaz, the chapel of Our Lady of Angels Chessin, the chapel of Our Lady of Carmel in Chamonix, St. Bernard chapel Menthon of Coudrays and the Notre Dame Immaculate Cheron. The latter is the recency of all and dates from the second half of the nineteenth century.
Walking through the town, do not forget to enjoy the ride of Bellegarde, a massive building that is now the only remnant of the old castle once installed near the throat of the Colonnaz. You will also like the strong house Loche, listed historical monument, which is in the form of a tower house originally referred to defensive. A priori the fifteenth century as evidenced by the inscriptions found there, she was converted into a hostel in the course of the last century. Around, you will discover several farmhouses in stone and wood, in a typical local style.
Opened in the early 1990s, turning the museum takes place in Cluses in the house Carpano. It traces through various collections, history, and the mutation of traditional watchmaking. It reveals the most advanced and futuristic technology.
But Magland is also a natural heritage of beauty including Cave Balme waterfall accessible via a path from the town hall, or the cascade of OEX.
Located on the territory of the town, the ski resort of Flaine is an opportunity to learn skiing and various other winter sports on the slopes available.
Several marked hiking trails are also available on site. Do not miss the nature trail that allows to enjoy the most beautiful trees in the sector.
