Vonnes chapel

Name: Vonnes chapel
Address: Route de Vonnes, Châtel, 74390
Telephone: 04 50 73 23 98

Châtel

It was built in 1630 near the path of Morgins, under the patronage of Notre-Dame-des-Neiges, Saint-Bernard et Saint-Martin. During extension works in 1886, a little bell tower and a Virgin statue were added on the roof.

Legend says that this chapel was used as a prison during the French Revolution.

Services & Equipement & Activités

Parking

Ouverture

All year round, daily.

Localisation

Route de Vonnes 74390 Châtel Afficher la carte

Langues parlées

French

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04 50 73 23 98

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