Description
The Sainte Foy Church in La Clusaz was rebuilt in 1974 due to its state of disrepair. It has retained its Baroque-style bulbous bell tower.
It is likely that La Clusaz had its own church in the 10th century, as the choice of Saint Foy as patron saint was very common at that time.
However, the existence of a parish is only documented from the 13th century onwards.
The new church was consecrated in July 1975, replacing the one built in 1820.
Only the bulbous bell tower was preserved and overlooks a beautiful contemporary church built in keeping with local stone traditions, with a roof covered in wooden shingles.
The church can accommodate 500 people seated and 200 in the galleries.
The stained-glass windows on the sides are the work of master glassmaker Bernard Dhonneur, created in 1976.
They depict scenes of peasant life, not biblical scenes or well-known saints.
The large crucifix, the holy water font, the baptismal font, and the bell tower remain and bear witness to the old church.
