Saint-Franc: Hotels and accommodation

The Notre-Dame du Châtelard Oratory was inaugurated in 1872. The statue in the oratory was created in 1862 by the sculptor Louis Rochet (1813–1878). The oratory offers a remarkable panorama of the surrounding landscapes; Saint-Franc’s highest point, at 725 metres, is also located at the oratory.

You can find accommodation for planning your trip to Saint-Franc.

Culture

The present-day church of Saint-Franc was built between 1900 and 1902, replacing an older church in the hamlet of Châtelard. The Chapelle de Corbeau de Vaulserre was the southern chapel of the former parish church of Saint-Franc, which was built in 1730. When the new church was built in 1902, the Chapelle de Corbeau de Vaulserre was preserved. In front of its entrance are the remains of a medieval cross dated 1437.

The Croix Charvet was erected on 27 March 1866 to honour the memory of the victim of a tragic event in the local history.

Nature

In 2010, Saint-Franc received the “village étoilé” label from ANPCEN, with the highest rating of five stars, for its measures against light pollution. The municipality has 12 hectares of wetlands and is 35% forested; it includes several hamlets.

The Guiers Vif and the Guiers Mort converge to form the Guiers River. Before flowing into the Rhône, the Guiers has carved an impressive gorge into the last limestone foothill.

Activities

The Canyon des Gorges de Chailles is classified as an adventure area for experienced participants. The canyon has the “perfectionnement” level and is suitable for ages 12 and over.

Other destinations in the same area: La Motte-Servolex, Saint-André, Lescheraines, Brides-Les-Bains, Saint-Colomban-Des-Villards, Valezan, Valmorel and Saint-Martin-Sur-La-Chambre.

To the overarching travel overview: Savoie.