Of the original building, only the Medieval bell tower remains, recognizable by its blind arcades. This Lombard-style tower was restored in 1835. Saint Théodule (Theodore), patron saint of the parish and protector of vineyards, was positioned in a niche above the current entrance. Oddly, the statue is holding a real glass in his hand. Legend has that every year, the oldest parishioner named Théodule climbs up a ladder to refill the glass with wine!
Inside, the high-altar, which dates back to 1698, is not made from carved wood but rather from plaster. The nave also houses four other altarpieces.
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Eglise Saint-Théodule-Montgellafrey (church): Open access
The church stands on a slope, in the middle of the village. The entrance to the building originally faced upstream but it was frequently exposed to runoff water and so, in 1698 was rebuilt to face the valley.
Historic site and monument Eglise Saint-Théodule-Montgellafrey (church): Open access Saint François Longchamp
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