Au pays de Barry
The first floor of the Café de Barry hosts an exhibition that highlights the beauty of the Barry region.
Through their tourist offices, the municipalities of the region reveal the richness of their territory. Giant historical photographs adorn the walls around the floor, offering visitors a visual journey through the past.
Here, the landscapes are not just beautiful, they tell stories. The story of the legendary St. Bernard dogs, of course, but also that of a generous, authentic, and deeply vibrant region. With its welcoming villages, scenic trails, and deep-rooted traditions, the Barry region invites you to slow down, breathe, and experience the mountains in a different way. Hiking, discovery, encounters, sport, and culture punctuate daily life in a region that never ceases to surprise.
Opening hours
Open every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location
On the 1st floor above the Café de Barry
Access
Free admission
Two members of the Barry Foundation Board, Marc-Henri Favre and Roger Mège, have also been invited to exhibit their works on a temporary basis: drawings and charcoal sketches for the former, photographs for the latter.
The exhibition is organized by the Barry Foundation to thank its regional partners:
- Communes of the Entremont district
- Communes of the Martigny district
in collaboration with: Martigny Tourisme, Pays du St. Bernard, Verbier Tourisme, Vallée d’Aoste, as well as the City of Martigny, FMV – Forces motrices valaisannes, Fondation Pierre Gianadda, Fondation Bernard et Caroline de Watteville and with the support of: Délégation valaisanne à la Loterie Romande, Fondation Léonard Gianadda – Mécénat
Exhibition curators: Sophia Cantinotti and Jean-Henry Papilloud
Marc-Henri Favre
Marc-Henri Favre began his career as a bank employee before obtaining a master’s degree in banking and joining the family business, Favre Transports SA. He is also the grandfather of two granddaughters who inspired his love of drawing and portraiture. Active in public life, he served for many years on the General Council and Municipal Council of Martigny, which he chaired from 2009 to 2016. Passionate about drawing and painting, he now shares his works with the public, after having long reserved them for his loved ones.
Roger Mège
Born in Martigny, Roger pursued a career in the postal service while also being involved in sports and public life, notably as a municipal councilor in charge of sports. A long-time photography enthusiast, he first turned to landscapes and macro photography before developing a particular interest in wildlife photography thanks to an inspiring encounter with Paul Vetter. He mainly captures the wildlife of Lower Valais, particularly birds, which he considers to be the silent messengers of a fragile world. Through his photographs, he shares a sensitive and wonder-filled view of nature, always driven by his curiosity and his sense of freedom.
