Origin and history

The church of Saint-Charles-Borromée de la Chourlie is a religious monument located in the commune of Senezergues, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. Although its name evokes Saint Charles Borromée, archbishop of Milan in the 16th century, there is no precise information to date its construction or its architectural history. The churches dedicated to Saint Charles Borromée, often built after its canonization in 1610, generally reflect the influence of the Catholic Counter-Reform.

In rural areas such as Senezergues, these buildings served as a central place of worship for local communities, while embodying the religious and social values of their times. Their architecture, often sober, adapted to the available resources and spiritual needs of the inhabitants.