




The neo-Gothic church dates from 1863-18659, with funds donated by Napoleon III when he visited the village in 1860. The bell tower was built in 1898, the same year as the church interior (paintings, stalls, floor, etc.).
The initial patronage of Saint Peter is an indication of the parish's age, which was later extended to Saint Paul. However, the oldest mention of the parish dates back to the end of the 13th century. The date is 1279, in an agreement between the parish priest and the abbey of Aulps.
In 1467, a new chapel, dedicated to the Eleven Thousand Virgins, was built. During the 1479 pastoral visit, the sacristy was described as "poor in vestments and sacred vessels". The old church contains a number of chapels: Saint-Esprit, Notre-Dame de Pitié, Saint-Antoine, Eleven Thousand Virgins, Sainte-Croix and Saints Georges and Claude.
When Bernese Protestant troops invaded in 1535-1536, the church, like much of the Chablais region, was ransacked and destroyed. During the Bernese occupation, the church building was rebuilt for Protestant worship. Despite the return of Chablais to the House of Savoy in the 1660s, the Protestant faith was not abandoned. In 1589, Chablais was once again invaded by Bernese troops, aided by the Genevois. They were repulsed by the Savoyards. However, it wasn't until 1598 that the region returned to the Catholic faith.
During the occupation of the Duchy of Savoy by French revolutionary troops, worship was forbidden. The church became a warehouse for bells from neighboring parishes. The steeple's spire was removed, and the curacy was used as a meeting place.
The old church was demolished in 1864. On this occasion, Roman inscriptions were discovered. The present church dates from 1863-18659, with funds donated by Napoleon III when he visited the village in 1860.
The steeple was built in 18989, the old steeple having been in use until that date. The interior of the church (paintings, stalls, floor, communion table, etc.) also corresponds to this date. The building was restored in 2012 and inaugurated in January 2013.
In the shape of a Latin cross, the church comprises a nave of four bays and aisles, with a polygonal chevet. Each transept houses a chapel.
In 1467, a new chapel, dedicated to the Eleven Thousand Virgins, was built. During the 1479 pastoral visit, the sacristy was described as "poor in vestments and sacred vessels". The old church contains a number of chapels: Saint-Esprit, Notre-Dame de Pitié, Saint-Antoine, Eleven Thousand Virgins, Sainte-Croix and Saints Georges and Claude.
When Bernese Protestant troops invaded in 1535-1536, the church, like much of the Chablais region, was ransacked and destroyed. During the Bernese occupation, the church building was rebuilt for Protestant worship. Despite the return of Chablais to the House of Savoy in the 1660s, the Protestant faith was not abandoned. In 1589, Chablais was once again invaded by Bernese troops, aided by the Genevois. They were repulsed by the Savoyards. However, it wasn't until 1598 that the region returned to the Catholic faith.
During the occupation of the Duchy of Savoy by French revolutionary troops, worship was forbidden. The church became a warehouse for bells from neighboring parishes. The steeple's spire was removed, and the curacy was used as a meeting place.
The old church was demolished in 1864. On this occasion, Roman inscriptions were discovered. The present church dates from 1863-18659, with funds donated by Napoleon III when he visited the village in 1860.
The steeple was built in 18989, the old steeple having been in use until that date. The interior of the church (paintings, stalls, floor, communion table, etc.) also corresponds to this date. The building was restored in 2012 and inaugurated in January 2013.
In the shape of a Latin cross, the church comprises a nave of four bays and aisles, with a polygonal chevet. Each transept houses a chapel.
Rates
Rates
Free access.
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Openings
Openings
All year 2025 - Closed on saturday
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Location
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