{"id":607692,"date":"2021-08-05T14:05:20","date_gmt":"2021-08-05T12:05:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/circuits-de-la-fete-de-la-pierre\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T17:41:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T15:41:35","slug":"carved-stone-tours","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.samoens.com\/en\/carved-stone-tours\/","title":{"rendered":"Carved Stone Tours"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column]<div style=\"height:32px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The guide *Circuits de la Pierre Taill\u00e9e* could not have paid a finer tribute to the Frahans \u2013 the stonemasons, builders and stone carvers of the Giffre Valley and beyond. From the 11th century to the present day, Samo\u00ebns showcases priceless works of carved stone that follow the same path: the history of the ages, the significance of symbols, the challenge of artistic styles. Clearly, the sculptor\u2019s technique is one that brings both their creation and the stone itself to life. It effectively elevates the stone, like a code dictating instructions to it. This subtle relationship can be explored through 76 works carved since time immemorial, displayed throughout the village of Samo\u00ebns in architectural details, characterful structures, symbols that memory has classified as part of tradition, and contemporary sculptures.<\/p>\n<p>These works can be discovered throughout the year on walks around Samo\u00ebns with the help of the \u2018Circuits de la Pierre Taill\u00e9e\u2019 guide, promising a unique journey through history:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Circuit 1: \u2018Au coeur du Bourg\u2019 37 sculptures<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Circuit 2: \u2018Along the Water: from Cl\u00e9vieux to Lac aux Dames\u2019 40 sculptures<\/p>\n<p>The tours showcase works of great skill and elegance, evident both in the craftsmanship of the carved stone and in the artistic flair of the contemporary sculptures. This noble material, \u2018stone\u2019, also holds the commentary on these works. 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