Le ravin des Merles

This dial attributed to the famous Zarbula dial maker dates from 1886. This is located on the facade of the former presbytery of Puy-Saint-André now called the house "La Kimpina". One can read the Latin motto: "All hurt, the last kills."

The Chapel of Saint Lucy dates from the 16th century. It is notable for the frescoes depicting the Lamentation that adorn its façade, as well as the frescoes on the interior vault that depict the life of Jesus.On June 23, 1507, the residents of Puy-Chalvin obtained permission to build a chapel in their hamlet. Originally dedicated to Our Lady of Mercy, it is now dedicated to Saint Lucy. The chapel is a small building with a barrel vaulted ceiling, opening to the east. The façade features magnificent frescoes, divided into three sections separated by a frieze of interlaced plant motifs. In the center is the Lamentation, a theme related to the chapel’s original patron saint. In this scene, you can see Saint Christopher on the left, who protected against sudden death, and Saint Lucy on the right, along with Saint Barbara, protector against lightning, Saint Andrew, patron of the parish, and Saint Anthony the Hermit. These works are likely by a Piedmontese or Lombard artist. Inside, on the vaulted ceiling, the life of Jesus is depicted in 23 scenes, separated by bands. Also noteworthy is a magnificent 16th-century altarpiece, as well as a large painting depicting the Lamentation and Saint Lucy from 1706, signed by F. Cherronier.

The church of Saint-André, of Romano-Lombard style, was built in the XVth century, restored in 2006, marks the center of the village.You will enter the church through a porch above which you can admire a sundial. The interior consists of a long nave with 4 bays, ending in a choir with a polygonal chevet but also a side aisle flanking the nave on the left. A tribune, that of the Confraternity of the Penitents, houses the objects of procession: crosses, lantern, sticks. The polychrome wooden statues on the side altars are of beautiful craftsmanship. Don’t forget that this church is a survivor! Indeed, during the night of October 8 to 9, 1927, a fire broke out and spread throughout the village. Of the 87 houses in the village, 80 are destroyed. Only 3 houses will remain standing, the school and the church, saved by the inhabitants.