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Orcières Village

Overview

  • Le village d'Orcières en été - © Bertrand Bodin
  • Fontaine à tête d'ours au village d'Orcières - © Bertrand Bodi

Situated at 1400m, Orcières village is the capital of the borough of Orcières and has numerous facilities available all year round. Once called "Oursieres", bears were numerous in the territory of the commune and still today, the bear is ubiquitous in the decoration and the names of institutions.


The village is built around the impressive church of Saint-Laurent, which dates back to the XIVth century and was entirely renovated in 1997. Have a look at the mural sculptures depicting the baptism of Christ which were donated by Mme De Pierrefeu. Next to the church you can also see the unusual village fountain in the shape of a bear's head.


There is a free bus service every day between the Base de Loisirs, Orcieres Village and Orcieres 1850 resort.