The former archbishopric

A real moûtiérain castle, it was bought by the town in 1972 and now houses the Marius Hudry Cultural Centre with exhibition spaces, two museums and the presbytery.

Most of its architecture dates from the 17th century. It symbolises the dual spiritual and temporal power of the archbishops, the Counts of Tarentaise. The first archbishop was appointed in 794 and the last died during the French Revolution. He was succeeded by a succession of bishops from 1825 to 1961. A number of historical and heritage features relating to the building (3 explanatory panels) have been added to the outside gallery. It also houses the Salon Royal, which can be visited in summer along with the Salon de Peinture et de Sculpture. This flat was designed to receive distinguished guests. It took on the name ‘Royal’ when the House of Savoy received the royal title of Sardinia, as the princes of this house were the regular guests of this flat. During the 3rd French invasion, Louis XIII and Richelieu stayed in this flat for a few days. What remains today is the main 17th-century salon, with paintings depicting the parable of the Good Samaritan and a representation of the 4 Evangelists. The adjoining room (an 18th-century salon) was converted into an episcopal chapel around 1940. It bears witness to the presence of the last Tarentaise bishops to have lived in this building.