The village of Villaz in Haute Savoie in the Rhone Alpes is located 10km north east of Annecy. Villaz has more than 2,200 people called « villazois » and covers an area of 1527 ha. Parmelan is nearby and the village stands at 705 meters altitude, with upper Parmelan located around 1800 meters.
Villaz is part of the community of municipalities of the country Fillières. Found around the villages of Naves Parmelan, Annecy and Argonay…
Monuments and Sights
Church Villaz
This church which dates from the nineteenth century with stained glass windows, including that of the Virgin and Child, and two bells cast in the prestigious workshops of Paccard. It is a listed monument since 1963 and received on the 6th October 1607, during a pastoral visit, Francois de Sales.
Castle Bonatray
This castle is now a follow-up clinic for care and rehabilitation.
Mountain Parmelan
Find the most beautiful pedestrian trails in Europe. Roman burials from the early Middle Ages and the seat of an archpriest in the 16th.
Mountain Mount Veyrier
Mount Veyrier is in the village of Villaz, but also Annecy-le-Vieux and Veyrier-du-Lac, and it overlooks the Lake of Annecy. The Veyrier offers many panoramas for those who love nature and beautiful views.
Cultural facilities
Municipal Library
18, rue du porche rond
Open on :
- Wednesdays from 4pm to 5pm
- Friday 4pm to 6pm
- Saturday 10.30am to 12pm
Villaz Multimedia
Open on :
- Wednesdays from 2pm to 4pm
- Saturday from 10am to 12pm
Website : Villaz Multimédia
Facilities and clubs
Villaz has several facilities for athletes such as a skatepark, a soccer field, tennis courts or 9 hole golf course. You’ll also find clubs: paragliding, mountain biking, tennis … For those who prefer walking, walks with marked trails are available in the Parmelan.
Services & Administration
Town Council
74370 VILLAZ
Phone : +33 450 606 164
Fax : +33 450 606 673
Mail : mairie@villaz.fr
Post
316, Avenue de Bonatray
Hours :
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 2pm to 5pm
- Thursday from 9.15am to 12pm and from 2pm to 5pm
- Saturday from 9.15am to 12pm
Social worker
Monique Moussy, a social area, receives appointment at the Villaz town hall, the first Tuesday of the month from 2pm to 4.30pm.
Waste collection center Villaz
Route du Grand Nant
- Summer hours (April-October) on Wednesdays from 9am to 12pm and Saturday from 9am to 12pm and 14pm to 18pm.
- Winter hours (November-March): Saturday from 9am to 12pm and from 2pm to 5pm.
Official Website
Website : Villaz