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Origin and history

The Notre-Dame-des-Neiges chapel in Avrieux is a religious building built between the 17th century and the first quarter of the 18th century. Located in the commune of Avrieux, Savoie, it is representative of the sacred architecture of this period in Haute-Maurienne. Its classification as Historic Monument by order of 9 March 1989 bears witness to its heritage value and its local importance.

The chapel is now owned by the municipality of Avrieux, which suggests its anchoring in community life. Although the available sources do not specify its current use (visits, rental, accommodation), its protected status and location make it a point of interest for Savoyard religious heritage. The location data, considered satisfactory a priori, allow it to be located precisely at 137 Rue du Stade.

The historical context of its construction coincides with a period of development of religious buildings in Savoy, often linked to Marian devotion. Chapels of this type served as places of worship for local communities, while marking the landscape with symbolism. Their preservation, like that of Notre-Dame-des-Neiges, reflects the people's attachment to their spiritual and architectural heritage.

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