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CULTURe
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SOURCES OF INSPIRATION
To enjoy the cultural life of Sierre means to embrace its diversity, building your own collection of unforgettable moments.
To experience those moments, all you need to do is…
…take advantage of the programme at the Théâtre Les Halles (TLH - Sierre) to find out more about the performing arts in Valais, appreciate the work of local groups and companies, and see some of the best Swiss and international artistes.
…explore the public library in Sierre, discover what is offered by the Rilke Foundation, attend the programme of cultural events at the Château Mercier, listen to classical music at the concerts organised by Art et Musique Sierre or boogie on down to one of the musical happenings from Artsonic, Jazz Station or Fun & Floor at the Anciens Abattoirs.
…stroll through Zone 30 to admire works of art in an urban setting, settle down in your cinema seat to enjoy the DreamAgo film festival, or one of Ecran Total's live opera broadcasts, or a short from one of the film-makers of the future, courtesy of Arkaos.
…take your children to clap enthusiastically at one of the shows organised by Magimalice! And even after all this... there are still so many other wonderful moments to be experienced!
ALEXANDRE DOUBLET
TLH – Sierre
HISTORIC BUILDINGS and MUSeUMS
– EACH HAS A (HI)STORY –
Sierre is full of interesting buildings. Here are just a few examples, by quartier (district): in the quartier du Bourg, there's the town hall (Hôtel de Ville), the Château des Vidômes (15th century), the church of St Catherine, and the Maison de Courten. In the quartier de Tservetta, you can visit the 15th-century church of Notre Dame des Marais and the Maison du Remuage. The quartier de Muraz contains the Château Mercier. The quartier de Villa has the Chapelle de Saint-Ginier and the Château de Villa (16th century), and in the quartier de Géronde there's the Colline de Géronde convent.
GOT aN HOUR TO SPaRe?
The Tourist Office has devised a heritage trail that takes you through the different quartiers, so you can see most of these buildings for yourself. Ask for the free leaflet.
INTeReSTeD IN HISTORY?
We organise guided tours (on request) of the different quartiers, and of most of the places mentioned in this brochure. Please ask us for further details.
INCReDIBLe BUT TRUe!
It's possible to visit some very unlikely-sounding places in the local area: a collection of bicycles, stringed instruments or old gondola lifts … a mediaeval quartier, an aluminium works, a restored company welfare centre dating from 1909. Ask at the Tourist Office to find out more.
NATURe AND LANDSCAPe CeNTRe, SALGESCH
Situated in the centre of the village of Salgesch, this space, originally focused on nature and on showcasing the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park, now offers themed exhibitions.
Kirchstrasse 4, 3970 Salgesch 12 mins walk
Schedule Monday to Friday 08:30 - 12:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 Saturday and Sunday 13:00 - 17:00 From 2018, open on weekdays only
Contact Tel: 027 452 60 60 E-mail: admin@pfyn-finges.ch www.pfyn-finges.ch
Musée Charles-Clos Olsommer, VEYRaS
In 1912, at the age of 29, the Neuchâtel-born artist Charles-Clos Olsommer moved to Veyras, where he lived until his death in 1966. His paintings, clearly influenced by both Symbolism and Art Nouveau, are displayed in the place in which they were created. The museum not only mounts temporary exhibitions that focus on Olsommer's work, but also offers educational activities for children.
Rue Charles-Clos-Olsommer, 3968 Veyras SMC bus to Crans-Montana via Mollens - Stop: Veyras, Pontet
Schedule From April to December Saturday and Sunday 14:00 - 17:00
Price Adult (age 18+): CHF 5 Child (age 6+): CHF 4 Senior/Disabled/Student/Apprentice: CHF 4 Family (2 adults, 2 children): CHF 15
Contact Tel: 078 820 62 56 E-mail: info@musee-olsommer.ch www.musee-olsommer.ch
WINe MUSeUM, SIeRRe & SALGeSCH
Vines have been grown in Valais for thousands of years, and the canton's wines are distinguished by their quality and diversity. The Wine Museum traces the history of this unusual mountain viticulture, which thrives through tradition and passionate enthusiasm. It has two exhibition spaces: one near the Château de Villa in Sierre, for temporary exhibitions, and a permanent space in the Maison Zumofen in Salgesch. The two sites are linked by the Wine Trail, which runs across the vineyards.
Rue Sainte-Catherine 6, 3960 Sierre For Sierre 12 mins walk Bus Sierrois - Route 2 - Stop: Villa Museumsplatz, 3970 Salgesch For Salgesch 12 mins walk
Schedule From March to November Wednesday to Friday 14:00 - 18:00 Saturday and Sunday 11:00 - 18:00
Price Ticket valid for both sites Adult (age 16+): CHF 6 Child (age 7+): CHF 5 Senior/Student/Apprentice: CHF 5 Family: CHF 14 Group (10+): CHF 5 per person
Contact Tel: 027 456 35 25 (Sierre) Tel: 027 456 45 25 (Salgesch) E-mail: contact@museeduvin-valais.ch www.museeduvin-valais.ch
Take a guided tour and follow in the footsteps of Rainer Maria Rilke, discovering how his home and surroundings inspired his work. For further information and bookings, contact the Tourist Office.
RAINER MARIA RILKE FOUNDATION, SIERRE
From 1921 to 1926, Rainer Maria Rilke lived at the Château de Muzot above Sierre. It was here that he completed the Duino Elegies and wrote the Sonnets to Orpheus.
The Rilke Foundation has a permanent exhibition at the Maison de Courten, which presents Valais as seen by the poet. A library and archive are available to those with a particular interest in Rilke.
Rue du Bourg 30, 3960 Sierre 5 mins walk
Schedule Tuesday to Sunday 14:00 - 18:00
Price Adult (age 16+): CHF 6 Child: Free Senior/Disabled/Student/Apprentice: CHF 4 Group (10+): CHF 4 per person
Contact Tel: 027 456 26 46 E-mail: info@fondationrilke.ch www.fondationrilke.ch
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MUSée LE GRAND LeNS, LeNS
Occupying a house that is typical of the region's rural dwellings, the Musée Le Grand Lens was created as a multi-faceted snapshot of the shared history of the villages of Montana, Chermignon, Icogne and Lens.
Rue Principale 9, 1978 Lens
SMC bus to Crans-Montana via Chermingon - Stop: Lens, Fondation Pierre-Arnaud
Schedule Late June to mid-October and during the Christmas/New Year period Friday to Sunday 15:00 - 18:00
Price Adult (age 16+) CHF 5 Child (age 6+) CHF 3 Senior/Disabled/Student/Apprentice CHF 3
Contact Tel: 076 587 36 01 E-mail: info@les-amis-du-patrimoine-de-lens.ch www.les-amis-du-patrimoine-de-lens.ch
Pierre arnaud Foundation, LeNS/CRANS-MONTANA
The Pierre Arnaud Foundation organises temporary exhibitions in its art centre in the village of Lens, a magnificent modern building equipped with the latest technology. Boasting two exhibition galleries, a restaurant (L'Indigo) with a waterside terrace, and a bookshop/boutique, the Centre combines art, culture and pleasure in an idyllic setting. With its mirror-like exterior, it fits perfectly into the surrounding landscape.
Route de Crans 1, 1978 Lens
SMC bus to Crans-Montana via Chermingon - Stop: Lens, Fondation Pierre-Arnaud
Schedule Wednesday to Sunday 10:00 - 18:00
Price Adult (age 16+): CHF 12 Child (age 10+)/Student/Apprentice: CHF 8 Senior/Disabled: CHF 10 Family (2 adults, 2 children): CHF 30 Group (10+): CHF 10 per person
Contact Tel: 027 483 46 10 E-mail: info@fondationpa.ch www.fondationpierrearnaud.ch
WHeRe CReATIVITY TaKES CeNTRe STAGe
TLH - SIeRRe, SIeRRe
TLH - Sierre (Théâtre Les Halles) offers the best in contemporary creativity. This means that, while remaining true to its roots, TLH - Sierre is as much about life as it is about art. Its scheduling is based around 9 two-week "Episodes", 7 of which take their themes from the arts or society and 2 of which are aimed at young people and families.
Route de l’Ancien Sierre 13, 3960 Sierre
Contact Tel: 027 452 02 90 E-mail: theatreleshalles@sierre.ch www.tlh-sierre.ch
SALLE ReCTO VeRSO, GRÔNe
The Salle Recto Verso is a 2700m2 multipur-pose complex that can be used for sporting events, shows, concerts, plays, large meetings or gala meals.
Rue des Maraissettes 28, 3979 Grône
Contact Tel: 027 458 10 24 E-mail: info@salle-recto-verso.ch www.salle-recto-verso.ch
LOTS OF OTHeR CULTURAL ACTIVITIeS THROUGHOUT THe YeAR.
Make sure you don't miss out – get the monthly calendar of events (and the Top Events list) from the Tourist Office. You can also register to receive our newsletter – visit www.sierretourisme.ch/newsletter
CINeMAS, SIeRRe
Besides bringing the best new films to Sierre's cinemas, the non-profit organisation Ecran Total also screens live broadcasts of the world's top opera productions.
Cinéma Casino Avenue Général-Guisan 19, 3960 Sierre Tel: 027 455 14 60 Cinéma du Bourg Avenue Max-Huber 1, 3960 Sierre Tel: 027 455 01 18 www.cinesierre.ch
For live opera broadcasts, visit www.ecrantotal-billeterie.ch
PUBLIC LIBRaRY, SIeRRe
The Bibliothèque-Médiathèque in Sierre provides informational, social, cultural, educational and fun activities for all. It makes documents available free of charge on different physical or digital media and organises a host of different events throughout the year, including reading groups, meetings with writers, workshops, themed exhibitions and seasonal events.
Rue Notre-Dame-des-Marais 5, 3960 Sierre
Contact Tel: 027 452 02 51 E-mail: biblio.bms@bms.sierre.ch www.bms.sierre.ch
GaMES LIBRaRY, SIeRRe
The games library contains over 1300 games and toys (board games, construction toys, jigsaws, etc.) of all types and for all ages, as well as a games room.
Avenue des Ecoles 13, 3960 Sierre
Schedule Tuesday 15:00 - 17:30 Thursday 16:30 - 19:00 Saturday 10:00 - 11:300
Contact Tel: 027 455 55 03 E-mail: info@ludosierre.ch www.ludosierre.ch
HUIS CLOS eXHIBITION SPaCe, SIeRRe
The Huis Clos exhibition space is accommodated within the premises used by Pierre Zufferey. It provides an opportunity to visit his studio and also to view works by a guest artist.
Chemin de la Métralie 41, 3960 Sierre
Schedule Thursday to Saturday 16:00 - 19:00
Contact Tel: 079 221 07 46 www.huisclos.ch
ZONe 30, SIeRRe
Zone 30 takes contemporary art out of the usual exhibition spaces and onto the street. Works of art are sited in a public space in the centre of Sierre, to surprise passers-by and encourage them to pause and reflect.
Rue Centrale, 3960 Sierre
ART MéTRO SIeRRe, SIeRRe
Art Métro Sierre is an art gallery open to all which uses 12 shop windows to display the work of one or more artists. Each exhibition lasts for four months.
Avenue Général-Guisan 30, 3960 Sierre
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