Notre Dame des Neiges chapel, Beaupraz
Little chapel buildt in 1750, on the alpine meadows track.
Consacreted at first to Notre-Dame of Snows (it was in August 5th 366 when the virgin indicated, by a snowfall in Rome, the location where must be built the basilica Sainte-Marie-Majeure.). The picture of the altarpiece and the front of altar evoke the Visitation (St Marie's visit to her cousin Elisabeth, pregnant with St Jean-Baptiste). Saint Jean Baptiste is also represented to the right of the altar.
Saint Laurent, patron saint of poors, carries the palm of his martyr.
Masses are served at the end of the day during the summer.
Saint Laurent, patron saint of poors, carries the palm of his martyr.
Masses are served at the end of the day during the summer.
Période(s) d'ouvertureThroughout the year : open daily.
In short
- Type of culturel patrimony :
- Historic site and monument
- Religious patrimony :
- Religious heritage
- Chapel
- Style :
- Baroque
Description
- Indication prix :
- Gratuit
Equipment, Services
- Parking :
- Parking
Tarifs
Free of charge
Contact
Notre Dame des Neiges chapel, Beaupraz
Peisey-Nancroix
Beaupraz
73210
Peisey-Vallandry
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Chapelle Notre Dame des Neiges à Beaupraz
Peisey-Nancroix
Beaupraz
73210
Peisey-Vallandry
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 45.525104
Longitude : 6.794222
Localization details
- Environnements :
- Mountain location
- Close to GR footpath
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