Mégevette Church

In the center of the village, take the time to discover St. Nicolas church, a true masterpiece. The first church, dating from the 10th century, was too small and dilapidated, and was replaced by the current one, built between 1872 and 1880.

Description

It stands out for its 600 m² surface area and its height. The population at the time was over 1,000, just after the annexation of Savoy to France (1860).
With its triple nave, it accommodated the thousand or so parishioners of the time. The church is under the patronage of Saint Nicolas and Saint Théodule. Built in a style that blends pseudo-Romanesque and Italian Renaissance, it is topped by a bulbous bell tower. Beneath the church, a crypt (the Fernex family burial chapel) houses a 17th-century fresco, of which unfortunately almost nothing remains. Between 1975 and 1992, the church was completely restored.

Equipments

• Car park

Complément accueil

Guided tours for groups on request.

Services

• Guided tours

Environments

• In the country
• Village centre

Opening period

All year round, daily.

Location