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Chapelle du Chatelard
Description
Pretty little chapel at the top of Le Chatelard overlooking the village of Bellevaux.
Letters between Abbot Sache (Bellevaux priest from 1833 to 1847) and Monseigneur Rey (then Bishop of Annecy) discuss the planning of a chapel to overlook the valley from the top of Le Châtelard in 1841. However, the townspeople of Vallon and Bellevaux couldn't agree as both wanted the chapel to stand on their land. A battle ensued. Legend has it that an angry Bellevaux local kicked the priest's bottom. Divine retribution saw him lose the use of his leg.
No sooner than 40 years later, in 1880, Jean Cornier from L'Ermont built this little chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Purgatory.
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Updated by
Office de Tourisme des Alpes du Léman - 12/06/2025
www.alpesduleman.com
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Price(s)
Free of charge
Open period
All year round: open daily.
Contact
Phone : 04 50 73 70 12
Tips
Make the most of Le Châtelard's treasure hunt to explore the chapel and its surroundings: the crucifix, old mills etc. Brochure available from the Bella Vallis treetop adventure park in summer.
Location complements
Walk up to the chapel from the village square or drive from L'Ermont.
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