Chateau de la Batiaz
The Château de la Bâtiaz is a short walk from downtown Martigny. It was built in 1260 and is the only remaining witness to the medieval era. It was an object of envy, and passed…
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The Château de la Bâtiaz is a short walk from downtown Martigny. It was built in 1260 and is the only remaining witness to the medieval era. It was an object of envy, and passed…
Read MoreMartigny also is home to an amazing art museum — Fondation Pierre Gianadda. This is a small, fantastic museum. When I visited they happened to have a Monet exhibit. Just incredible to stumble upon a world-class…
Read MoreLike a lot of southern European areas, Martigny sports Roman Ruins, including an amphitheater. Of simple construction, it could hold up to 5,000 people to watch gladiatorial games. The site’s marker is written in French and Latin, so…
Read MoreIf there were any creature that deserved a museum it is the Saint Bernard. The Barryland Museum of Martigny is part history of the breed, part homage to its accomplishments (including digging people out of avalanches and staring…
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