The site has been in existence for 700 years that has taken it from monastery and small seminary, via local orphanage to its current role as a renowned contemporary art centre and concert hall.
Visit the Charteuse de Mélan! *
Built in the 13th century, the Chartreuse de Mélan was a monastery for nuns of the Carthusian order until the French Revolution. It became a school in 1804. In 1906 it was acquired by the Department of Haute-Savoie and was converted into an orphanage in 1923. A fire in 1967 destroyed most of the buildings, taking 18 victims.
Today, only the church, the cloister, and the old farm remain standing. A blend of medieval simplicity and contemporary art, the site pairs the austere architecture and partially preserved frescoes of the church with a sculpture park.
From 01/04 to 30/06/2021.
Closed on Tuesday.
From 01/07 to 31/08/2021, daily.
01/09/2021.
Closed on Tuesday.
Avenue Melan
Mélan
74440 Taninges
Phone : 04 50 33 23 73
Phone : 04 50 34 25 05
Phone : 04 50 33 23 57
http://www.hautesavoiexperience.fr/Latitude : 46.102537
Longitude : 6.597333
Lake 5 km away
River 5 km away
Village 2 km away
Free of charge.
Or with Lac Annecy ID