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Culture and heritage
2010
Discovery
Invitation...
Sightseeing
tours of Turino
Leaving
by bus from La Norma via the Frejus Tunnel, the
tour guide will show you around the cathedral
(St Suaire)and the Consolata baroque sanctuary.
You can shop down-town or visit museums. The bus
will return via Suza and the Mont-Cenis mountain
pass.
symposium
sculpture path set of themes ...
  Discover
La Norma's art and culture through the itinerary
of
huge sculptures.
This path presents international artists' vision
of the mountains through the artists works of
the natural environment.
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 The
Esseillon
Forts
The fortified
buildings of Esseillon (5km from La Norma) which
collectively formed a barrier for the entire valley
against the invading armies take you back in time
to yesteryear. They tell the story of how continued
attacks pushed the Sard people of the XIX century
to build these impressive forts to protect themselves.
Open for visits every day except Saturday.
Donations accepted.
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The fortified
inheritance interpretation center
 La
Redoute Marie-Thérèse (10 mn away
from La Norma). The 3 permanent rooms will present
the fortified inheritance apline globally, but also
more particularly the Esseillon's site, as well
as the men who lived in these forts.
TARIFFS
- Adults : 3 €
- Children:7-16 ans : 2.50€ and
under 7 years : free
New: this summer mystery games in the underground.
(entrance offered with the cosy pass)
PHOTOGRAPHIE EXHIBITION:(fee
entrance)
The 1rst of June to 30th of September: "Vauban"
at the 1st floor
1st of July to the 30th of August : "Savoie
freedom " and "Savoie and annexation"
at the ground floor
Every Sundays (July and August): music in the interior
court
THE SCHEDULES
February and from May to September: opened every
day from 10 am to 7pm
From December 15th to December 31st: saturday
and Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm
From March 1st to March 31st: Saturday and Sunday
from 11 am to 18pm
From1st to October 15th: Saturday and Sunday
from 11 am to 18 pm
Easter Holiday: every day of 14 pm with 18 pm
Annual closure from October 15th to December
15th.
NB: access for groups all year long except on annual closure.
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The
art glassmaking of Avrieux
Come to discover the fascinating know-how
of the glass-blower through single, useful and decorative
creations. The glass-blower accomodates you every
day, except saturdays, from10am to noon and 2:030pm
to 7pm in its workshop and its gallery. Late night
opening each Thursday.
Tel: 04 79 20 44 49
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The
Forts of St Gobain
St
Gobain (only 6 km from La Norma - road Modane
/ le Bourget) represents a section of the Maginot
Line and is, therefore, a historical underground
monument from the 2nd world war.
La
maison penchée
 Which
makes you lose all sense of direction and balance!
Situated on the road to Valfréjus and
the Fréjus Tunnel. No entrance fee.
Railway
Tunnel Monument
This monument was built during the first
railway constructions in the Alps (1857-1871).
The tunnel is set off by a steam locomotive
dating from the beginning of the century ans
has a pemanent exhibition depicting the development
ans consequences of the 1st alpine tunnel.
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The Baroque
churches
The 3 villages
- Avrieux, Villarodin and Bourget - are the
proud owners of numerous churches and chapels
built by their inhabitants in days of old. These
shrines are a tribute to their faith, but also
a way in which to express their conception of
beauty and art. Do not forget that you are in
the land of Baroque art where polychrome, gilt,
light and contrast play together to form fleeting,
breath - taking images and eternal works of
art. Come and visit these magical treasures!
The churche
of Avrieux
Every day, possibility of guided tours with
the "Saint Thomas Beckett" Church
of Avrieux. The visits are free for individual
or groups.
Please contact the Mayor: 04 79 20 33 16
Web site of the F.A.C.I.M. : www.fondation-facim.fr
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 The
Chapels of our village
The chapels
were protecting lands, people and harvests against
the misdeeds of illness, climate, even the mountain
dangers. Built at various times, in often particular
circumstances having marked the history of the
country, these vaults were generally attended
at the time of various processions, most of
the time in the honor of their guards
To find out more, visit directly the site of
Avrieux : www.avrieux.com
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 The
Muséo-bar :
 This
museum recalls the life of Modane at the beginning
of the 20th century with the mechanical sound
of the piano.
Opened all year long
Schedules from December to June:
morning:
Thursday to Saturday from 10 to 12 am
afternoons:
Tuesday to Saturdays from 3 to 7 pm
Schedules from July to October
Afternoons: from Tuesday to Sunday 3 pm-7pm
Mornings: from Thursday to Saturday 10am-12am
Closed on Monday
Situation: at 5km of La Norma, opposite to
the train station
more info on: www.museobar.com
Contact: info@museobar.com
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The
Saint André mills
Discover
the mills at Saint André with horizontal
paddle wheels. One of these mills is on show in
a museum in the hamlet of Pralognan. Traditional
tools and objects can also be seen.
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Exposition
center of the Lyon-Torino connection
(the rice mill with Modane).
Discover the history of the alpine crossings and
apprehend the stakes of the new rail link Lyon-Torino.
Discover the boring technicals of the recognition
works and future international tunnel of 53 km.
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