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...

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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