When driving up along the valley of Rhêmes you see that the structure of the territory has not changed much throughout the centuries as the new houses are located nearby the ancient village. Rhêmes-Notre-Dame is an ideal place to breath alpine atmosphere.
In Carré you already have the chance to observe nature: here is the monumental larch of Artalle and the peaceful pick-nick area named Carré. In Bruil you see the cooking of brown bread, the work in the dairy, the ancient meridian. In Chaudanne there is a mill while in Pont are some examples of traditional architecture.
Rhêmes-Notre-Dame has plenty to offer to tourists. Cross-country tracks and alpine skiing slopes, a fun park all year round, mountaineering skiing, snow-shoes trails, tracks on foot inside and outside the national park. To be mentioned also free climbing in Lavassey, fishing and horse riding.
If you are not keen on sport activities, the village will be your peaceful location, a place to observe animals and scenery, to enjoy the silence of the firmament.
The National Park visitors centre in Chanavey hosts several exhibitions and the bearded vulture museum; it is open daily in summer, during week end and festivities in winter. In the restaurants you taste special dishes, while the traditional coffee Caffè alla valdostana will warm you up during cold winter evenings.
Discover in July traditional art and craft (last but one Sunday) by visiting the annual fair where are gathered artisans of the whole valley.
Let's wander through a rich heritage made of several chapels and the Parish Church with its beautiful high altar, the pulpit and the christening font.
Rhêmes-Notre-Dame is also a good location for families with their children.