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Origin and history

The church Saint-Loup de Servoz finds its origins in a medieval chapel, integrated into the castle of the Tower. This historic heart was enlarged in 1537, as evidenced by a dated door, then in 1697 according to the inscriptions of the vantals. The building, originally dedicated to the Virgin Mary, was placed under the patronage of Saint Loup de Troyes in the 15th century, after receiving relics from the latter. His official consecration took place on 30 August 1702 by Bishop Rossillon de Bernex, bishop of Geneva residing in Annecy.

The current construction is in the baroque style, with a unique nave extended by a straight choir. The bell tower, completed in 1745 under the direction of Jean-Antoine Dénarié, is surmounted by a pyramid decorated with a lantern and a dome. Among the remarkable elements, a Virgin with Child from 1661, restored between 1995 and 1998, illustrates the preserved artistic heritage. The church replaces an old church of Notre-Dame-du-Lac, destroyed in 1471 by the collapse of the Fiz chain, marking a turning point in local religious history.

The building reflects the architectural and spiritual transformations of Haute Savoie, between medieval heritage and Baroque beautifications. Its evolution, marked by natural disasters and reconstructions, reflects the resilience of Alpine communities and their attachment to places of worship. Today, it embodies a religious, historical and artistic heritage, anchored in the Savoyard landscape.

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