Chapel Saint Jacques of La Ville du Nant

  • Historic site and monument
  • Religious heritage
  • Chapel
Elevation : 1050m
Hameau de La Ville du Nant, 74360 La Chapelle-d'Abondance
The Saint Jacques Chapel in the hamlet of La Ville du Nant dates back to 1655.
It has a single vessel and a chevet with three sides. The choir hosts the altarpiece of the eighteenth century which is based on a stone frame paired. It is architectured with two columns with Corinthian capitals framing a painting representing Saint Jacques the Major, patron of travelers.
It hosts a statue of a pope, St. Felix in memory perhaps of Felix V, anti-pope in Basel, better known as Amedee VIII, Duke of Savoy who, having removed this bulky tiara, came to end his days piously at...

Rates

Rates

Free access.

Openings

Openings

All year 2025 - Open everyday

Location

Location

Chapel Saint Jacques of La Ville du Nant
Elevation : 1050m
Hameau de La Ville du Nant, 74360 La Chapelle-d'Abondance

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Mountain view
  • Close to a public transportation
  • Village 2 km away
Updated on 29 October 2019 at 09:22
by Office de Tourisme Leman Mountains Explore
(Offer identifier : 913348)
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