From tall tales to unbelievable-but-true local legends, the Val d’Illiez is a history buff’s dream! Our past is ever-present, thanks to various heritage associations who work tirelessly to preserve the architectural, geographic and cultural heritage left by our ancestors. Take a lesson in patois, our ancient local dialect, find out about the larger-than-life ‘Gros Bellet’ who inspired a revolution in 1790 or follow in the footsteps of the daring smugglers who criss-crossed our alpine valleys in the dead of night…
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Discover the patois of Val d’Illiez
Exposition d’œuvres artistiques du 19e et 20e siècle, dans un chalet datant de 1846, entièrement rĂ©novĂ© en 1992. Cet Ă©tablissement a Ă©galement Ă©tĂ© classĂ© au patrimoine Suisse.
Galerie de la Tine
Take a stroll through the village and a trip back in time for a fascinating glimpse of ChampĂ©ry’s past.
Guided Tour of Champéry Village
This unique exposition is a graphic-novel style retrospective of village life in the 19th century…
Open Air Museum
This family-friendly ramble will take you past several small stone monuments, like miniature chapels, which were built by our ancestors to implore Divine protection, or in fulfilment of a vow.
Oratory Trail | ChampĂ©ry – Val-d’Illiez
These small, stone monuments, like miniature chapels, were built by our ancestors to implore Divine protection, or in fulfilment of a vow.
Self-guided Oratories hike
Discover the history, symbols and artistic works of ChampĂ©ry’s catholic church with a unique sound and light show. Once inside the church, simply press a button, then follow your eyes and ears as you are guided by lights and audio commentary.
Son & Lumière Eglise St. Théodule
This family-friendly ramble will take you past several small stone monuments, like miniature chapels, which were built by our ancestors to implore Divine protection, or in fulfilment of a vow.
Tour des oratoires | ChampĂ©ry – Grand-Paradis
Rural Switzerland is dotted with picturesque miniature chalets called mazots, which were used long ago by families who lived on farms far out of town to store their Sunday clothes and military equipment. Today, two of these lovely buildings have been renovated to house exhibitions and cultural events.