• Cultural

Visit of St. Martin Church and Villargerel cheese dairy

The baroque church of Villargerel is dedicated to Saint Martin.
The building, rebuilt in 1682-1685, has a centred plan with a dome illuminated by a lantern.
The inside is remarkable for its wall paintings and altarpieces .

Cultural Visit of St. Martin Church and Villargerel cheese dairy Grand-Aigueblanche

About

On Monday 25 March 2024 in 14:30:00
Grand-Aigueblanche (73260)

Inside, the church has received a scenery of very interesting wall paintings. The dome is divided into eight vaults decorated with medallions representing the apostles.
Jacques Clérant realized the altarpiece in 1707: six twisted columns separate three parts including a painting of the Crucifixion. On each side there are Saints. On the left: St. Mary, St. John and St. Catherine. On the right: St. Francis de Sales, St. Sebastian and St. Anthony.

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    Prices

    Adult: 3 €.

    Number of participants : - 9 pers. Max.
    Methods of payment accepted : Check, Cash

    Reception

    Languages spoken : French

    Dates

    From 25/03 to 19/10/2024, 2nd Wednesday and 4th Wednesday of the month at 2.30 pm.

    Access

    Villargerel Aigueblanche 73260 Grand-Aigueblanche
    On : La Léchère (73260), Grand-Aigueblanche (73260)
    Information update on 03/04/2024 by Office de Tourisme de Valmorel et des Vallées d'Aigueblanche