Around 1730, Les Houches created a new parish, separated from the one in Chamonix. It was placed under the patronage of St Jean-Baptiste. The church was consecrated in 1766.
Founded by Father Berger and built by Pierre Benezech for the workers of the factory in Chedde, the church, dedicated in 1934 to the patron saint of craftsmen and the working class.
Its facade is characteristic of the baroque style, as for its inside rather néo-clasique. Its side altars complete as it is necessary the prescription which we find in the Savoyard churches which were lucky to protect their decoration of origin.
Behind its quiet and robust appearance, the church of Passy shelters nineteen centuries of history: Roman ex-voto, Romanesque bell tower-porch, 15th century choir, baroque and neo-classical decorations... It invites you on an extraordinary journey through time!
This church in Sardinian Neoclassical style, built in 1847, was elevated to a collegiate church in 1893. Dedicated to St Jacques, it has a relic of the saint conserved in the "treasury". It has enjoyed Historic Monument status since 1974.
Le Sentier du Baroque - De Saint Gervais à Saint Nicolas
An idea for a walk to discover the rich heritage in the grandiose setting of the Mont Blanc Country. Join the baroque churches and chapels of Saint Gervais and Saint Nicolas de Véroce along this path without difficulty.
Parking Télécabine du Mont d'Arbois - 74170 Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
Patrimoine culturel
Saint Nicolas baroque church
This Church was completely rebuilt in 1702, in the Baroque style of the Alps, replacing the previous church which stood in its place since the 15th Century. The Church is dedicated to St Nicolas, saint patron of the traders, sailors and children.
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