Roumaz

Roumaz is a bus stop in Savièse, Sion District, Valais. Roumaz is situated nearby to Church and Bell Tower, as well as near the village Grimisuat.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Church and Bell Tower and Valère Basilica.

Church and Bell Tower

Church

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Church and Bell Tower is situated 440 metres north of Roumaz.

The Valère Basilica, also called Valère castle, is a fortified Roman Catholic church situated in Sion in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It is located on a hill and faces the Château de Tourbillon, situated on the opposite hill. Valère Basilica is situated 2 km southeast of Roumaz.

Sion Cathedral

Church

Photo: Martin Doelberg, CC0.

Sion Cathedral or the Cathedral of Our Lady of Sion is the Roman Catholic cathedral in Sion, Valais, Switzerland. It is the seat of the Diocese of Sion. The cathedral, in the Byzantine style, contains several Roman inscriptions, 15 altars, and many fonts. Sion Cathedral is situated 1½ km southeast of Roumaz.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sion and Grimisuat.

Sion

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Sion is the capital of the canton of Valais in Switzerland. With a population of 35,000, it is the biggest city in the canton and a regional centre. The cantonal administration as well as many of the higher schools are located here.