The Forgeassoud Chapel

Elevation : 1000m
VC n°2 Dite de Forgeassoud, 74450 Saint-Jean-de-Sixt
Until 1631, the hamlets of Forgeassoud were part of Thônes; the inhabitants being too far from Thônes asked the Bishop for their attachment to Saint Jean de Sixt.
It is in memory of this annexation to Saint Jean de Sixt that the Curé Cuillery and the inhabitants had built this chapel.
Placed under the name of St Claude and St Bernard de Menthon : Saint Claude high place of pilgrimage at that time and Saint Bernard de Menthon, the Saint of the travelers.

Rates

Rates

Free access.

Openings

Openings

All year 2025 - Open everyday

Location

Location

The Forgeassoud Chapel
Elevation : 1000m
VC n°2 Dite de Forgeassoud, 74450 Saint-Jean-de-Sixt

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  • French
Updated on 18 October 2022 at 16:25
by Office de tourisme de Saint Jean de Sixt
(Offer identifier : 6012111)
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