• Historic site and monument

Church of Saint-Gingolph

Church in the Franco-Swiss commune of Saint-Gingolph.

Historic site and monument Church of Saint-Gingolph Saint-Gingolph

About

Saint-Gingolph (74500)
Animals not allowed

On the initiative of parish priest Cruz, under the direction of a master mason from Sostegno. Construction began in 1770 to replace the old church, which was too small. It was consecrated in 1784.

In 1956-1957, on the initiative of parish priest Paour, it was stripped of its rococo trappings; in 1997-1998, it underwent a complete interior and exterior restoration.

A parish church belonging to the Ainay abbey community in the 12th century, then to Abondance, which was attached to the diocese of Geneva until the 16th century, and finally to the diocese of Annecy.

Church of the entire Franco-Swiss community. Narrowly escaped destruction when the Germans set fire to the village on July 23, 1944. The narthex houses a copy of Ravensburg's famous "Madonna of the Cloak".

Dedicated to Saint-Gingolph, martyr of marital fidelity. Owned by the Bourgeoisie during the French Revolution.

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    Prices

    Free access.

    Reception

    Animals not allowed
    Languages spoken : French

    Opening

    All year round, daily.

    Labels and rating

    18th C

    Equipments
    • Parking

    Access

    Rue de L'Eglise 74500 Saint-Gingolph
    Information update on 06/07/2023 by Office de Tourisme Leman Mountains Explore