• Historic site and monument

Notre-Dame de la Nativité church

This 17th century Baroque church, perched high up on a plateau, like a lighthouse protecting the Tarentaise valley below, was built to replace a smaller 12th century church, also dedicated to Mary. Standing like the prow of a ship between village and fields, it patiently awaits you!.

Historic site and monument Notre-Dame de la Nativité church Notre-Dame-du-Pré

About

Notre-Dame-du-Pré (73600)
Animals not allowed
Unguided individual tours available permanently
Guided individual tours on request

The church and bell tower are located on the edge of the village, standing guard over the site and dominating the entire valley.
In 1647, the church interior was decorated in an ornate, Baroque style and the orientation of the building was altered to face the opposite direction. The new façade features a triple bay window, illuminating both the gallery and nave.
A host of treasures await you inside including an altarpiece in contrasting colours, and tabernacle with slim, golden columns. Amongst the flitting cherubs you'll also spot the patient Saint Barbara holding her tower!

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    Prices

    Free access.

    Reception

    Animals not allowed
    Languages spoken : French
    Languages of documentation : English, French
    Languages visits : French
    Languages informatives signs : English, French

    Opening

    All year round, daily between 9 am and 6 pm.

    Labels and rating

    Baroque
    17th C
    18th C
    Neo-Classical

    Equipments
    • Car park
    • Private parking

    Access

    Chef-Lieu 73600 Notre-Dame-du-Pré

    • Not accessible in a wheelchair

    More informations

    Information update on 15/04/2024 by Fondation Facim