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Church Saint-Julien

Villarodin-Bourget

Nested in the houses of the village, the church is marked by the tuff spire of its bell tower.

Description

Enter the church through an arched vestibule hidden behind a door adorned with carved thistles. At the end of the elongated nave, find the main altarpiece and its tabernacle which offers you a nice spectacle: twisted columns, statues, candlesticks, reliquaries ... Everything has been done by a native sculptor, except the laying of gold leaves ... made by his daughter!
Another local characteristic: gypsum, which abounds in the region. The vault is decorated with it: its palmettes, cherubs and medallions dominate you, as does the small octagonal dome which is surrounded by balusters painted in trompe l'oeil. Like the current 3D... but baroque version!

Services

  • Guided individual tours
  • Guided group tours

Environments

  • Village center

Rates

Free access.

Opening period

From July 15 to August 26, 2026, on Tuesdays between 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Spoken languages

  • English
  • French

Labels

  • listed
  • Towns and Regions of Art and History

Location

Additional booking

Reservations for groups on request: sandrine.perez@fondation-facim.fr (04 79 60 59 02).

Animals

Pets allowed : No

Church Saint-Julien
  • listed
  • Town of Art & History
  • Baroque
  • 19th C
Rue Saint Antoine 73500 Villarodin-Bourget