The old abbey treasury houses one of the most important collections of sacred gold work in the world, including the sardonyx vase dating back to the first century B.C., the 7th century Merovingian casket, the St. Maurice reliquary and the reliquary belonging to the children of St. Sigismond (this dates back to the 12th century). The treasury contains not only historical items, but also priceless local religious and cultural relics.
New attraction: Individual visits in July and August.
Location:
Between Martigny and Montreux.
Opening hours:
Open every day except Mondays.
Tariff:
Adults: CHF 6
Children: CHF 3.
The Basilica at the St. Maurice Monastery
St-Maurice - Chablais
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For centuries, the St. Maurice Monastery was a stop for pilgrims and travellers on their way to Great St. Bernard. The old abbey treasury contains numerous medieval masterpieces.
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- Saint-Maurice Tourisme
Avenue des Terreaux 1
Case postale 110
1890 Saint-Maurice
Tel. +41 (0)24 485 40 40
Fax +41 (0)24 485 40 80
info@saint-maurice.ch
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