Characterized by the profusion of colors, gold and sculptures, the Baroque movement largely inspired the architecture of religious buildings in the XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries in the Savoy. The Saint-Nicolas de Combloux church is a perfect example.
Starting point of the Baroque Trail, Combloux is the ideal village for a cultural stay to discover the architectural treasures of the Pays du Mont-Blanc.
The Saint-Nicolas Church, a jewel of Alpine Baroque art
Majestic with its 45 m high bell tower which stands out against the mountains in the background, the baroque church of Combloux is an unmissable part of any cultural stay in the Pays du Mont-Blanc. Built between 1702 and 1704 on the site of a former sacred building, the church of Combloux is dedicated to Saint Nicolas, patron saint of children, merchants and sailors.
Destroyed during the Revolution and rebuilt in 1828, its elegant double-domed bell tower and double octagonal gallery, overhung by a cross and a rooster, is reputed to be the finest of bulbar art Savoyard and has been listed as a historical monument since 1971.
The altarpiece, also listed as a historical monument, is distinguished by the beauty of its polychrome carved wooden components and its gilding.
Among the remarkable elements, let us mention in particular the stained glass windows, the paintings including the frescoes under the awning retracing the life of Saint Nicolas, the organ brought back from the cathedral of Nevers as well as the sundial, the oldest in the Pays du Mont-Blanc. .
Discover the Baroque art of the Alps
Discover the Baroque heritage of the Alps, from the Pays du Mont-Blanc to the Roya and Bévéra valleys in the Alpes Maritimes. The Facim Foundation offers themed stays around the Baroque in the heart of exceptional natural territories.
Discovering the Baroque jewels of Combloux
Chapelle d’Ormaret
Chapelle du Cruet
Chapelle du Médonnet
