The most beautiful churches cathedrals basilicas and chapels Rhône

From Tarare, win Pontcharra-sur-Turdine, then take direction Saint-Loup. The chapel is on the left, before the line on the D 3. With its wall wall and its campanile, it evokes almost a southern chapel. With a galonnière, with the backdrop of the softness of the surrounding countryside, it radiates a serenity that invites to ask for a moment. Inside, a series of ex-voto shows the benefits of the place!

The neo-Romanesque church was built in the 1868 th century to replace a Romanesque church of the th century, a large part of which collapsed in. The former, which was wanted to save, was repaired and consolidated many times but in vain. The new was built twice, in 1873 and 1885 (choir and belfry), funded by the parishioners'subscriptions. Its majestic dimensions, warm colours and interior decoration offer great interest. The sculptures of the choir and capitals are rich and varied.

The church of Bessenay is particularly impressive with a monumental bell tower. It was built between 1855 and 1869 according to drawings of Bossan, architect of Notre-Dame de Fourvière. It is a golden stone building of the beaujolaise region, which in addition to its stained glass windows holds remarkable pieces (chair, altars…). See also, the chapel of Ripan, high in honour of Mary who protected the parish of the War of 1870, with his clocheton visible on a spur.

th century church included in the Romanesque churches circuit, the first Sunday of the month (afternoon) from Easter to All (as well as that of Saint-Laurent d'Agny).