This stage of the Chemin de Saint-Jacques de Compostelle, from Neydens to Charly, is an invitation to discover the cultural and natural wealth of Haute-Savoie.
Neydens: A Bucolic Gateway
Neydens has succeeded in retaining its character as a village divided into numerous hamlets, offering magnificent landscapes with the Salève as a backdrop. Just a stone's throw from the Chemin de Saint Jacques, don't miss the monument to the dead with its cock proudly resting on a Roman column, the typical "ruelle" of the main town, the statue of the pilgrim at the entrance to the campsite and, of course, the chapel of Verrières.
Beaumont: a rural village at the foot of the Salève
Continue on to Beaumont, a village steeped in history. Here you'll find the neo-classical Sardinian chapel of Saint-Etienne (1848), a traditional stopover for pilgrims. The façade features a statue of Santiago de Compostela. The building houses stalls from Pomier Abbey (one of which features a sculpture of a small dog lying down).
Présilly: Nature and heritage
In Présilly, nature takes pride of place. Stroll through the Bois de Pomier to the Chartreuse de Pomier. Here, you'll discover the remains of the ancient chartreuse founded in 1170 by Amedée 1er, Count of Geneva and Vaud. Stop off at the pilgrims' chapel in the first house on the left.
Head for the village of Saint-Blaise, where you'll enjoy breathtaking panoramic views over the Lmean, over the Col du Mont-Sion to the village of Charly.
Charly: A charming village
End your stopover in Charly, a picturesque village in the heart of the Genevois region. The village's architectural heritage revolves around the Charly chapel, whose bulbous bell tower is listed as a historic monument. The old buildings still bear the mark of agricultural activity, with beautiful farmhouses opening onto open courtyards. In Charly, you can sample local specialities in the welcoming little inn, perfect for resting after a day's walking.
Pack your walking shoes and come and explore the Genevois region, where every step brings you a little closer to Santiago de Compostela and to yourself.
Neydens: A Bucolic Gateway
Neydens has succeeded in retaining its character as a village divided into numerous hamlets, offering magnificent landscapes with the Salève as a backdrop. Just a stone's throw from the Chemin de Saint Jacques, don't miss the monument to the dead with its cock proudly resting on a Roman column, the typical "ruelle" of the main town, the statue of the pilgrim at the entrance to the campsite and, of course, the chapel of Verrières.
Beaumont: a rural village at the foot of the Salève
Continue on to Beaumont, a village steeped in history. Here you'll find the neo-classical Sardinian chapel of Saint-Etienne (1848), a traditional stopover for pilgrims. The façade features a statue of Santiago de Compostela. The building houses stalls from Pomier Abbey (one of which features a sculpture of a small dog lying down).
Présilly: Nature and heritage
In Présilly, nature takes pride of place. Stroll through the Bois de Pomier to the Chartreuse de Pomier. Here, you'll discover the remains of the ancient chartreuse founded in 1170 by Amedée 1er, Count of Geneva and Vaud. Stop off at the pilgrims' chapel in the first house on the left.
Head for the village of Saint-Blaise, where you'll enjoy breathtaking panoramic views over the Lmean, over the Col du Mont-Sion to the village of Charly.
Charly: A charming village
End your stopover in Charly, a picturesque village in the heart of the Genevois region. The village's architectural heritage revolves around the Charly chapel, whose bulbous bell tower is listed as a historic monument. The old buildings still bear the mark of agricultural activity, with beautiful farmhouses opening onto open courtyards. In Charly, you can sample local specialities in the welcoming little inn, perfect for resting after a day's walking.
Pack your walking shoes and come and explore the Genevois region, where every step brings you a little closer to Santiago de Compostela and to yourself.
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All year round.Subject to favorable weather.
Accepted customers
Accepted customers
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Points of interest
Points of interest
Points of interest
1Transmission mural - Alberto Ruce
On the first wall, on the left, a young woman appears to be listening to the sounds of the sea inside a scallop shell. The right-hand wall focuses on detail: the hand holding the shell is older than the young woman's face.<br/>The artist signs a metaphor for our cultural heritage, and recounts what the Camino de Compostela evokes for him. It is a story of transmission between generations. The two women, symbolic of two eras, are linked by a common history and temporality, that of the road.
Born in Sicily in 1988, Alberto Ruce lives in Marseille and works between France and Italy, both in situ and in his studio. His pictorial universe is dreamlike.
Transparency, tone-on-tone and evanescent subjects characterize his works. They explore human sensory perception and our relationship with nature. He pays particular attention to the history of the places he invests. His gestures blend into the supports that welcome them, so much so that the viewer may pass by without seeing them at first glance.
