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.

The Forgeassoud Chapel Saint-Jean-de-Sixt

About

Saint-Jean-de-Sixt (74450)

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.

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    Prices

    Free access.

    Reception

    Languages spoken : French

    Opening

    All year round, daily.

    Access

    VC n°2 Dite de Forgeassoud 74450 Saint-Jean-de-Sixt
    Information update on 18/10/2022 by Office de tourisme de Saint Jean de Sixt