People's words forge stories that tell of places. «I was born at the foot of Tan. So I am a child of Agaune cliff.» Tan, the ancient word for cliff, became Acauno in Celtic, then Agaune in French. 

Through the words and legends of the past, we invite you to discover our Celtic ancestors and what they have left us.

Highlights of the visit: 

• A detailed look at local place names. 
• A presentation of Celtic divinities, including the goddesses who sanctified water, minerals and magic.
• A look at the surrounding peaks to discover traces of the past.
• A cross-view of two key figures in local archaeological discoveries: Denis Fournier and Canon Bourban. 
• Discover objects and artefacts dating from the Bronze and Iron Ages.
• A tasting of ancient wine recipes, to round off the visit in style.

Duration: 1h30

Dates: Thursdays 5 June, 3 July, 7 August, 4 September 2025

Times: departs at 5.30pm from the castle esplanade (Route du Chablais 1), ends at 7pm at the tourist office (Place de la Gare 2) with a tasting of old wine recipes. 

Price: 15 francs per adult (aged 16 and over) / 10 francs per child (aged 6 to 16).

Registration required: via online ticketing

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Registration deadline: 24 hours before the date of the tour

Additional information: The visit can take place in any weather, regardless of the number of people registered.

Recommendations: Are you interested in the "Asterix at the Château" exhibition and the figure of the little Gaul? Then this guided tour is for you! It will take you beyond imagination and illustration to recognise the real traces left by the Celts and Romans at Saint-Maurice.

This tour offers a wonderful stroll through the town and is suitable for everyone (recommended for children aged 6 and over).

Would you like to combine this tour with a visit to the castle, the Grotte aux fées or the abbey? Contact us for a quote.