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Saint John the Baptist's Chapel

Val-Cenis
© St Jean Baptiste's Chapel of Lanslebourg - Jean François Durand
  • © St Jean Baptiste's Chapel - Jean François Durand
  • © St Jean Baptiste's Chapel in Lanslebourg - Jean François Durand

On the banks of the Sainte Marie stream in Val Cenis Lanslebourg, the St Jean Baptiste chapel was founded in the 17th century. Restored on several occasions, it is now being restored by a local painter and decorator.

Description

It was founded in very remote times as a safeguard against the ravages of the Ste Marie stream. It appears in writings from 1609. In very poor condition, it was restored in 1700 by the community and especially by Jean-Baptiste Damé who was its main benefactor. It underwent major repairs in 1811, then in 1925 its last restoration before the current one. It contains a painting dating from the 18th century, the baptism of Christ.

Environments

  • Village center

Rates

Free access.

Opening period

From 22/04 to 30/06/2026 on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday between 4.30 pm and 7 pm. On Friday between 10 am and 12 pm.
Closed exceptionally on bank holidays.

From 01/07 to 31/08/2026 on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday between 4.30 pm and 7.30 pm. On Tuesday and Friday between 10 am and 12 pm and between 4.30 pm and 7.30 pm.
Closed exceptionally on July 14th and August 15th.

From 01/09 to 22/12/2026 on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday between 4.30 pm and 7 pm. On Friday between 10 am and 12 pm.
Closed exceptionally on November 1st and November 11th.

Spoken languages

  • French

Location

Animals

Pets allowed : No

Saint John the Baptist's Chapel
  • Town of Art & History
Place Rio de la Plata Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis 73480 Val-Cenis