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Origin and history

The chapel Saint-Barthélemy de Bonneval-sur-Arc is a religious monument located in the municipality of Bonneval-sur-Arc, Savoie, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. This place of worship, whose location is estimated to be poor (note of 5/10), has been included in the inventory of Historic Monuments since 1 December 1980. Today it belongs to the commune and is part of the local architectural heritage.

Mountain chapels, such as Bonneval-sur-Arc, often played a central role in the life of Alpine communities. They served as a gathering place for religious services, local festivals and moments of solidarity, reflecting the importance of faith and traditions in these isolated territories. Their architecture, generally sober, adapted to the climatic constraints and available resources, while marking the cultural landscape of the valleys.

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