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The history of Chamonix
Discover how the town has developed over the years
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An exhibition showing the development of Chamonix in stages, from maps published in 1924 and including previously unpublished documents from the archives.
From the past to the present, discover the metamorphoses of the Chamonix-Mont-Blanc valley, a rural area disrupted by the first ascent to Mont Blanc, and the development of mountain tourism.
Every Wednesday at the Alpine Museum.
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