Description
Pretty little chapel at the top of Le Chatelard overlooking the village of Bellevaux.
Letters between Abbot Sache (Bellevaux priest from 1833 to 1847) and Monseigneur Rey (then Bishop of Annecy) discuss the planning of a chapel to overlook the valley from the top of Le Châtelard in 1841. However, the townspeople of Vallon and Bellevaux couldn't agree as both wanted the chapel to stand on their land. A battle ensued. Legend has it that an angry Bellevaux local kicked the priest's bottom. Divine retribution saw him lose the use of his leg.
No sooner than 40 years later, in 1880, Jean Cornier from L'Ermont built this little chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Purgatory.
- TipsMake the most of Le Châtelard's treasure hunt to explore the chapel and its surroundings: the crucifix, old mills etc. Brochure available from the Bella Vallis treetop adventure park in summer.
Rates
Free of charge.
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Openings
All year 2026 - Open everyday
Location
Plan interactif : 1 lieux répertoriés.
- Lieu sans nom
Environment
Environment
- Mountain view
- Mountain location
- Lake -5km away
- Pedestrian area
Access
Access
- Walk up to the chapel from the village square or drive from L'Ermont.