The Cruet Chapel

Historic site and monument
Religious heritage
Chapel
Baroque
13th C
15th C

route du Cruet, 74920 Combloux

chapelle devant Mont-Blanc — ©
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clocher de la chapelle — ©
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clocher devant les Fiz — ©
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Begun in 1667 and completed in 1671, the Chapel of Le Cruet was placed under the protection of Saint Francis de Sales and Saint Roch—the latter invoked against the plague. It stands as a powerful testament to the faith and fears of rural life in times past.

➡️ A 17th-century chapel Construction of the Le Cruet chapel began in 1667 and was completed in 1671, driven by Jean-Louis Brondex—Combloux’s first priest—and his brother, a merchant. It was dedicated to Saint Francis de Sales and Saint Roch, two figures who played a significant role in the local beliefs of the time. ➡️ A chapel dedicated to protection Saint Roch was frequently invoked for protection against the plague, while Saint Francis de Sales—Bishop of Geneva during the Protestant Reformation—was deeply cherished in his diocese’s small parishes for his close connection to the local people. The chapel serves as a reminder of how religious buildings in hamlets once met a practical need: praying for the protection of families, homes, livestock, and crops. ➡️ A landmark in the hamlet of Le Cruet The chapel is part of a rural setting that also features old farmhouses, a bread oven, a granary, granite water troughs, and a cross. It stands as one of the hamlet’s key historical landmarks. Its presence offers insight into the close ties that once existed between agricultural life, community life, and religious practice. ➡️ What to see today The chapel is closed to the public, but its interior can be glimpsed through a grille.