• Historic site and monument

discovering the baroque

Admire the heritage-listed framed altarpiece from the 18th century.

Historic site and monument discovering the baroque Thônes

About

Thônes (74230)
Animals not allowed
Unguided individual tours available permanently

Located in the heart of Thones, the St Maurice church was built in the 17th century. Between the french revolution and the 1944 bombardments, there have been many stages of restoration, lasting until today. Witness to the baroque period which dominated Savoy eclesiastical architecture between 1650 and 1750, the onion bulb clock tower and the framed alterpiece are noteworthy. You will be seduced by the balance of its architecture and the theatricality of the statuary. The clock tower houses 4 cast bells : 2 from the Gautier foundry and the other two cast by the Paccard Brothers. The framed alteripiece was created by the sculptor J. Jacquetti. This unique piece is an assembly of finely sculpted and painted woodwork, which supports the altar. In 1923 the framed altar was listed as a historical monument.

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    DVD about the framed altarpiece available at the ticket office of the Thônes Heritage Museum (€15).

    Prices

    Free access.

    Methods of payment accepted : Check, Cash

    Reception

    Animals not allowed
    Languages spoken : French

    Opening

    All year round, daily.

    Labels and rating

    Baroque
    17th C
    Classified at the monuments and historic sites

    Services
    • Tour free of charge
    Equipments
    • Parking

    Access

    Eglise Saint-Maurice Place de l'hôtel de ville 74230 Thônes

    • Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
    Information update on 01/03/2024 by Office de Tourisme de Thônes Cœur des Vallées