Church of Saint-Gingolph

  • Historic site and monument
  • Religious heritage
  • Church
  • 18th C
Rue de L'Eglise, 74500 Saint-Gingolph
Church in the Franco-Swiss commune of Saint-Gingolph.
On the initiative of parish priest Cruz, under the direction of a master mason from Sostegno. Construction began in 1770 to replace the old church, which was too small. It was consecrated in 1784.

In 1956-1957, on the initiative of parish priest Paour, it was stripped of its rococo trappings; in 1997-1998, it underwent a complete interior and exterior restoration.

A parish church belonging to the Ainay abbey community in the 12th century, then to Abondance, which was attached to the diocese of Geneva until the 16th century, and finally to the diocese of Annecy.

Church of the entire Franco-Swiss community. Narrowly escaped destruction when the Germans set fire to the village on July 23, 1944. The narthex houses a copy of Ravensburg's famous "Madonna of the Cloak".

Dedicated to Saint-Gingolph, martyr of marital fidelity. Owned by the Bourgeoisie during the French Revolution.

Services

Services

Car park

Rates

Rates

Free access.

Openings

Openings

All year 2025 - Open everyday

Location

Location

Church of Saint-Gingolph
Rue de L'Eglise, 74500 Saint-Gingolph

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Lake view
  • Mountain view
  • Town location
  • Close to a trunk road
Updated on 06 July 2023 at 16:19
by Office de Tourisme Leman Mountains Explore
(Offer identifier : 5275379)
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