• Historic site and monument

Church Saint-Julien

Nested in the houses of the village, the church is marked by the tuff spire of its bell tower.

Historic site and monument Church Saint-Julien Villarodin-Bourget

About

Villarodin-Bourget (73500)
Guided individual tours on request

Enter the church through an arched vestibule hidden behind a door adorned with carved thistles. At the end of the elongated nave, find the main altarpiece and its tabernacle which offers you a nice spectacle: twisted columns, statues, candlesticks, reliquaries ... Everything has been done by a native sculptor, except the laying of gold leaves ... made by his daughter!
Another local characteristic: gypsum, which abounds in the region. The vault is decorated with it: its palmettes, cherubs and medallions dominate you, as does the small octagonal dome which is surrounded by balusters painted in trompe l'oeil. Like the current 3D… but baroque version!

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    Prices

    Free access.

    Reception

    Languages of documentation : English, French
    Languages visits : German, English, French, Italian

    Opening

    From 01/07 to 28/08/2024, every Monday and Wednesday between 3 pm and 4.30 pm.
    Additional opening on request on 04 79 05 25 15.

    Labels and rating

    Registered at the monuments and historic sites
    Town of Art & History
    Baroque
    19th C
    13th C
    17th C
    18th C

    Access

    Rue Saint Antoine 73500 Villarodin-Bourget
    Information update on 24/04/2024 by Fondation Facim