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		Monuments
		Allein
		Medieval house - Village of Ayez
		This monument-house in dry stone, dating from the XV century, has arches in worked stone over the doors and window frames in the shape of an upside-down keel. The building has been recently restored and will house the local library
		Allein
		Parish church
		It would seem that the original parish church at Ville was built in 1307 but, due to a problem of land subsidence, the building had to be reconstructed many times between 1433 and 1525. At the beginning of the XX century, the building was found to be once again unstable and, therefore, it was decided in 1893 to build a new one, on a new site. This church was consecrated two years later replacing the original. Inside the church there are many sacred and ancient objects which probably came from the original church, among which are: a XIV-century crucifix and a XV-century statue of Saint Anthony in a silver shrine.
		Bionaz
		The Santa Margherita parish church
		The church was built in 1694, as testified by the inscription carved on the southern corner of the building, enlarging the primitive chapel built in 1617 which had already become the parish church in 1640. The tower also dates from the end of the XVII century and was restored in 1964. Inside the church, one can admire: in the presbytery, frescoes and paintings by the painter Ettore Mazzini (from Genoa), who was buried in the cemetery of Bionaz; the baroque high altar in partially gilded wood, the XVIII-century side-altar on the left – a remarkable example of baroque style in the Aosta Valley – with a XVII -century statue of the Virgin and Child, surrounded by medallions representing the mysteries of the Rosary. In the small glass case inside the church there’s a collection of objects of Sacred Art, and among them, a XVII- century chasuble which belonged to the chapel of La Lechère. The latter was a gift of the Archbishop of Paris, Leclerc de Juigné who fled from his diocese in the years of the French Revolution, crossed the Col Collon Pass to seek refuge in the village of Bionaz. Taken from: “The Valpelline Valley – History, Nature and Itineraries – Kosmos Editions – “
		Doues
		La Crête castle
		This castle is situated in the hamlet of La Cretaz. It was the residence of the Lords of La Crête. The most interesting part of the castle is the circular tower, a good view of which can be had only from the inner courtyard of the old building. Closed to the public. Taken from: “The Valpelline Valley – History, Nature and Itineraries – Kosmos Editions – “
		Doues
		Parish church
		The parish church in Doues already existed in 1176, as mentioned in a papal bull signed by Pope Alexander III. Initially, Doues and Allein formed a single parish and it is not known when they were separated . The first church in Doues, dedicated to St. Peter, was situated in the hamlet of La Cerise. Later, between the XIV and the XV century, the seat of the parish church was moved to Doues, probably because of a landslide which was menacing the building. St. Biagio was included as joint patron-saint with St. Peter up to 1550. The present church, built in 1790, incorporated a pre-existing chapel commissioned by the lords of La Crete, which also contains their family tomb . Taken from: “The Valpelline Valley – History, Nature and Itineraries – Kosmos Editions – “
		Étroubles
		Parish church
		This church was already mentioned in Alexander III’s papal bull of 1177 as belonging to the prevostry of the Great St. Bernard, even though the bishop also claimed property rights. Nearly all the parish- priests belonged to the order of the Great St. Bernard up to 1752, when Pope Benedict XIV granted all property rights of the prevostry to the order of the Mauriziani. From then on, it was the king, in the role of head of the letter order, who nominated the parish-priest. In 1929, with the concordat between the State and the Church, the parish of Etroubles reverted back to the control of the local bishopric. The original parish church lay in the same position as the present one, with its altar facing east. The entrance to the church was through a door in the bell tower, which is now separated from the main church. Due to its small size and poor state of repair, the building was demolished in 1814 and replaced with the present one, with the altar facing north. Yolli de Vuetto, a master builder from Gressoney, built the bell tower in 1489. He also built the bell tower at Gignod, between 1481 and 1485
		Étroubles
		Vachéry tower
		The Vacherys at Etroubles owned a tower, which can still be seen to this day, up the hill from the village. The stone walls of this square building are at least two metres thick and its windows are of considerable architectural importance. Closed to the public.
		Gignod
		Caravex house
		The Caravex village features an important building. This has been renovated recently and is now a museum.
		Gignod
		Sant´Ilario - the parish church
		The church dates from the first half of the XIV century. The bell tower was built between 1481 and 1485 and the work was directed by Yolli de Vuetto from Gressoney, who had just finished building the bell tower of the nearby parish church in the village of Etroubles. A cycle of frescoes representing a Deposition was revealed during restoration. Preserved inside the church is a beautiful XVI-century window, which was originally part of the church facade. An inscription is dedicated to the memory of the building’s XV-century patrons , Stefano d’Avise and his wife Pernette. Taken from: “The valley of Great Saint Bernard – History, Nature, Itineraries”.
		Gignod
		The Archiery stronghouse
		It is situated along the SS 27 road and was a property of the Archiery family. The building is an attractive fortified house, with its artistically designed windows. Closed to the public.
		Gignod
		The medieval tower
		Another interesting monument is the square tower, south of the main town. The building probably dates from the XII and XIII centuries.
		Ollomont
		Parish church
		Originally it had one nave and the two aisles were built in 1868. The style is baroque, but its height is unusual for a church built in a mountain region (they were usually low buildings to avoid loss of heat). The painting on the main altar was executed by the Royal Academy in Turin; the baptistery and the pulpit are works of the sculptor Fumasoli from Aosta . The balustrade in front of the high altar features the coat of arms of the Barons “Perrone di San Martino”, who were the owners of the copper mines in Ollomont and benefactors of the church.
		Oyace
		La Tornalla
		This tower, the only one having an octagonal shape in the Aosta Valley, was already mentioned in a document of 1197 as an “allodio ad Ayacy” which was donated by a certain Ricalmo to the Sant’Orso Parish church. It was owned by the Lords of Oyace and was demolished by Amedeo IV of Savoy. The tower would seem to have been built by a group of Saracens, who had sought refuge in the Valpelline valley in the year 1000. Closed to the public.
		Oyace
		Parish church
		Inside the church one can admire a cycle of frescoes dating back to the year 1914, executed by the painter Margotti; one of them (the one of the miracle of the loaves and fishes) represents the locality of Oyace called s-ile. The altar is in baroque style.
		Roisan
		Fortified house
		This fortified house dates back to the year 1100, when it dominated the fief of the archbishop of Aosta. The building has long since been converted into a country house, though, in its architectural structure, it still maintains the aspect of a fortified house. Closed to the public.
		Roisan
		Parish church of St. Vittore
		The church dates back to the XV century. The bell tower was probably built on a pre-existing church. The parish church is dedicated to Saint-Vittore, a roman soldier martyr of the Legion of Thebes. Another statue of important artistic value representing the Saint has been recently restored and is temporarily on display in the museum of the cathedral in Aosta, pending transfer to the museum of Sacred Art to be set up in the parish. Taken from “The Valpelline valley – History, Nature, Itineraries.”
		Saint-Oyen
		Château Verdun
		Château Verdun – Strada Flassin, 1 – 11010 Saint-Oyen – Phone +39 0165 78247 Built between the X and the XI century - Château Verdun, was donated by the House of Savoy to the Great St Bernard order: the building was renovated in 1922 and is now home, not just to some clergymen, but is also a venue for spiritual retreats, periods of study, and cultural and scientific workshops. The main building is a square, solid construction with a four-faced roof. The building’s furnishings are of particular interest, as are the architectural details, which include noteworthy cross vaults and barrel vaults in the cellar areas.
		Saint-Oyen
		The parish
		The parish of Saint-Oyen (the name comes from St. Eugendo), a French abbot of the VI century, was presumably established between 1137 and 1176, when it was mentioned in a papal bull signed by Pope Alexander III, as a parish in the dependency of the local bishopric. The church was reconstructed in 1820 and restored in 1990. Inside the church, the liturgical furnishings are very impressive. There’s a beautiful, partially-gilded, silver shrine set with crystals. This sacred object, dating from the XVII century, was made by a Swiss artist and donated to the church by the Prevost of the Great St Bernard, Roland Viot. Taken from: “The valley of the Great St Bernard – History, Nature and Itineraries
		Valpelline
		La Tornalla
		Tower having a round plant near the parish church. It dates back to the XV century. Inside a winding stone staircase. Closed to the public.
		Valpelline
		La Tour
		Situated near the parish church. This strong-house, built in the X century, was the residence of the noble family De la Tour. One of its members , Rodolfo di Valpelline was the Archbishop of Sion from 1271 to 1273. Some human rests as well as some fetters seem to have been found in the basement of the building. Closed to the public.
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