• Historic site and monument

Church of Saint Pierre Saint Paul

Behind its quiet and robust appearance, the church of Passy shelters nineteen centuries of history: Roman ex-voto, Romanesque bell tower-porch, 15th century choir, baroque and neo-classical decorations... It invites you on an extraordinary journey through time!

Historic site and monument Church of Saint Pierre Saint Paul Passy

About

Passy (74190)
Unguided individual tours available permanently
Guided individual tours on request

The old lady was first mentioned in a deed of gift in 1012. However, the building was altered twice, in the 15th and 17th centuries.

While the exterior walls are decorated with a sober gypsum plaster, the interior of the church is more richly decorated.

In the choir, a superb altarpiece with twisted columns awaits you, where an 18th century painting represents Saint Peter surrounded by two important ecclesiastical figures of the Savoyard Church: Saint François de Sales and Blessed Amédée IX, Duke of Savoy.

A case closed! If the three altarpieces are protected as Historic Monuments, in the nave, no less than three other pieces of furniture are also protected: the baptismal font, the holy water font and the 17th century preaching pulpit. The latter is very original with its base decorated with an atlantean, a character dressed in the peasant costume of the time.

Here you can discover a lively, colourful décor, which, although late, is still characteristic of Baroque art.

Text produced within the framework of the "Baroque Escapades in the Alps" programme.

Visits forbidden during religious services.

Prices

Free of charge.

Reception

Languages spoken : French
Languages of documentation : French
Languages visits : French
Languages informatives signs : French

Visits forbidden during religious services.

Opening

Open from 9am to 6pm every day of the year. The church is locked between noon and 2pm (except during services and ceremonies).
Please contact the presbytery for mass times: 04 50 58 80 61

Guided tours are available all year round on request from the Savoie Mont-Blanc heritage guides. Information from the Passy Tourist Office.

Labels and rating

Registered at the monuments and historic sites
Baroque
17th C
18th C
Neo-Classical

Services
  • Educational visits
  • Coach access
  • Themed tour
  • Tourist brochures
  • Tour free of charge
Equipments
  • Car park
  • Coach parking
Activities
  • Concert

Access

Passy Chef-lieu 74190 Passy

More informations

Information update on 05/08/2022 by Office de Tourisme de Passy