The church Saint-Jean Baptiste de Viuz located next to the archaeological museum is the result of 6 construction periods starting from the 1st to the 19th century. Well known by researchers, its Romanesque choir and archaeological crypt are what made it a famous reference.
The church holds remains of a gallo-roman building in its archaeological crypt as well as 3 churches from the 6th, 9th and 11th centuries. The current building is made of a Romanesque choir (ISMH) from the 12th century adorned with green molasse capitals decorated with water flowers and baroque stalls dating back to 1696. The baptismal fonts also date back to the 17th century. The neoclassical collaterals are the product of the last major restoration works (1827/1842). The whole represents an exceptional piece of architecture, the only one of its kind in Savoie.
Groups all year round by appointment
Groups all year round by appointment
- Tickets for guided visits with the archaeological museum.
Rates
Rates
Guided visit pass from 15€.
Payment methods
Payment methods
Payment methods
Groups (Max capacity)
Groups (Max capacity)
- 40 Maximum number of people
Openings
Openings
Monday
14:30 - 18:30
Tuesday
14:30 - 18:30
Wednesday
14:30 - 18:30
Thursday
14:30 - 18:30
Friday
14:30 - 18:30
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Monday
14:30 - 18:30
Tuesday
14:30 - 18:30
Wednesday
14:30 - 18:30
Thursday
14:30 - 18:30
Friday
14:30 - 18:30
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Monday
14:30 - 18:30
Tuesday
14:30 - 18:30
Wednesday
14:30 - 18:30
Thursday
14:30 - 18:30
Friday
14:30 - 18:30
Saturday
14:30 - 18:30
Sunday
Closed
Location
Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Access
Access
- Distance from the church to the town center: Faverges-Seythenex 1.5km away.
Bicycle: access to the Annecy-Albertville Greenway less than 1km away.
The site is accessible via public transports in July and August only thanks to the Sources du lac d'Annecy free shuttle buses.
Free public parking in front of the church including 1 spot for persons with reduced mobility.
