The Médonnet Chapel

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

route du Médonnet, 74920 Combloux

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Built in the 17th century, the Médonnet Chapel is linked to an old story involving a vow, the plague, and divine protection. Founded by François Morge and Anne Crosaz, it preserves the memory of the beliefs held in the hamlets of Combloux.

➡️ A 17th-century chapel The Médonnet Chapel is part of the small-scale religious heritage found throughout the hamlets of Combloux. A founding document dated 1637 mentions François Morge and his wife Anne Crosaz—parish residents—who wished to place the chapel under the patronage of Our Lady of the Conception and Saint Francis. Interestingly, the chapel already existed at the time this document was drawn up; it had been visited and blessed on October 30, 1636, by the parish priest of Megève, who was also a canon of the church in Sallanches. ➡️ A history linked to the plague According to local legend, Anne Crosaz was cured of a form of the plague. She and her husband reportedly made the journey up from Sallanches on their knees; exhausted, they stopped at Le Médonnet, where they vowed to build a chapel. As is often the case with small mountain religious buildings, documented history and oral tradition are closely intertwined here. ➡️ A refuge from wolves A second legend recounts that the chapel later served as a refuge against the wolves that once roamed the region. This story reflects the protective role attributed to hamlet chapels: people would come to pray there to safeguard their families, homes, livestock, and crops against the dangers of daily life. ➡️ Good to know before you visit The chapel is not open to the public for free access. However, it is possible to glimpse the interior through a grille.