The most beautiful religious buildings Rhônes-Alpes

Built between the th and th centuries. Note, among several paintings, «the baptism of Christ», painting on canvas.

Beautiful panorama on Mont Blanc from the church. But also, many fountains (the oldest fountain in the street of Italy was already mentioned in 1349), the Halles (1504 th century), dauphinoises roofs classified in the city centre, the Maison des Dolphins, with its facade classified in Historical monuments (), the Nation house (th century) and some typical houses (th and th centuries).

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).

A beautiful church within which you will discover, among other things, a polychrome wooden statue of Saint Christopher and another of the polychrome and gilded wood from the Virgin to the Child. The two dates of the th century.

This mountain church has a simple charm and serves as a "lighthouse" for this mountain range marked by spirituality. This 12th century church, which borders the road that climbs to the Porte pass, has been altered twice, notably in the 19th century with the help of the monks of the Grande Chartreuse. To see: a small stained glass window from the 16th century bearing the symbol of the Carthusian order, an element of a gilded wooden altar from the 17th century, a wooden Virgin from the 18th century, the stained glass windows created by the painter Arcabas.

The priory, classified as a historical monument since 1899, is singular and enigmatic! Perched on its peak where, during the summer season, you can discover a discreet Mediterranean flora, it is visible from far away. The priory church, a prestigious reminder of Forézien Romanesque art, is remarkable for its frescoes created between the 10th and 15th centuries, notably an Annunciation and the Martyrdom of Saint-Romain of Antioch. For any information, contact the association Aldebertus.

The House of the Hermitage is the great reliquary of Marcellin Champagnat. The Marist Brothers today have about 3,000 members working with young people in 80 countries around the world. At Notre-Dame de l'Hermitage you will first of all be able to discover the life and work of the Marists founded. This place is also a destination for pilgrims who come to pray in front of the reliquary of Saint Marcellin, displayed in the chapel of Notre-Dame. Apart from its primary vocation, which is to welcome Marists from all over the world, this establishment, totally renovated in 2010, is organized to receive people seeking a personal retreat.