Curiosities
Discover the curiosities and unusual places in Saint-Maurice
"Little California"
The somewhat crazy project of the residents of Glarier.Anamorphose
A work that can only be seen from a certain angle.Bois-Noir
Classified as a forest reserve, the Bois-Noir pine forest is characterized by...Chapel of Scex
Built into the rock, it offers a panoramic view of the Rhône plain. Nestled...Cime de l'Est
The ‘grande dame’ (our very own ‘Matterhorn’), emblem of the region!Fresco at the cable car station
A colourful tag at the northern entrance to the town.Fresco of Glarier
Repaint the motorway noise barrier.Gloriette
Remains of a middle-class country house on the outskirts of town.Hans Erni mosaic
The first mosaic the artist created.House de la Pierre
Built in 1764 by Etienne-Louis de Macognin de la Pierre. The house is composed...House Panisset
This beautiful building dating from the 16th century was owned by the Abbey...Inner courtyard of the FAA buildings
A renovation project for an iconic location in the old town.Lavigerie
This building was built at the beginning of the 18th century, probably after...Limestone cliffs
A geological feature that is inseparable from Saint-Maurice.Maison Bertrand
A rare example of bourgeois architecture from the early 20th century.Paul Dirac's garden
This garden is in honor of Paul Dirac (1902-1984), a native of Saint-Maurice....Roman bridge
A challenge for drivers, but a feast for the eyes.Tag on the underpass
This tag was made during the summer of 2019 by the children of the...The "Trompe l'oeil"
This optical illusion representing the Cime de l'Est was painted by the...The Chapel of the Capuchins and its convent
A charming chapel in a quiet neighbourhood.The rotunda
Historic railway facility dating from 1907.The statue of saint Maurice
A work by Cléofée Casanova dating from 1902.The steles
The steles decorated with magnificent stained glass windows set in granite...The trefoil cross
An anamorphic work by Jean-Pierre Coutaz from Agaune.Tuilerie
Une demeure patricienne maintes fois réaffectée.