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The Church of Saint-Maurice de Boëge, located in Haute-Savoie, is a Catholic building dedicated to Saint Maurice d'Agaune, martyr of the Legion Thébéenne. It was rebuilt between 1855 and 1858 by architects Jean Michaud and Michel Champlanaz in a neo-Gothic style. The façade, created by stone tailor François Marie Félisaz, nicknamed "Le Miton", is a remarkable example of local craftsmanship.

Its octagonal bell tower, dating from the 17th century, is a unique architectural characteristic in Haute-Savoie. The interior, without transept, comprises three naves, each ending with a chapel: that of the north dedicated to Saint Joseph, and that of the south at Notre-Dame des Voirons, housing a black virgin reported by a Savoyard Crusader.

The organ of the rostrum, given by Napoleon III during the attachment of Savoy to France, is attributed to the Parisian factor Abbé Clergeau. The statue of Notre-Dame des Voirons, venerated since the 15th century, was acquired by the parish after a fire and the end of the pilgrimage. A second black virgin, hidden and then rediscovered in 1852, completes this religious heritage.

The Notre-Dame-des-Seeons chapel, linked to the history of Boëge, and the diocese of Annecy are important contextual elements. The church, with its furniture and architecture, reflects the religious and cultural history of the region, marked by Savoyard and French influences.

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