Church Bell 1689 (≈ 1689)
Date of the bell in 1943.
1717-1729
Reconstruction of the church
Reconstruction of the church 1717-1729 (≈ 1723)
Exterior (1717) and interior (1729) redone.
1795
Meeting of parishes
Meeting of parishes 1795 (≈ 1795)
Veigy and Foncenex became one parish.
1943
Classification of the bell
Classification of the bell 1943 (≈ 1943)
Cloche classified as a historical monument.
1973
Classification of paintings
Classification of paintings 1973 (≈ 1973)
Two paintings classified as historical monuments.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Ranked MH
Key figures
Jean Janolez - Architect
Participated in the reconstruction of the church.
Jacques Much - Architect
Participated in the reconstruction of the church.
Pierre Picque - Architect
Participated in the reconstruction of the church.
Origin and history
Église Saint-Georges de Veigy-Foncenex is a French Catholic church located in the Haute-Savoie department in the commune of Veigy-Foncenex. It is placed under the patronage of Saint George. The building is located in the village of Veigy, belonging to the commune of Veigy-Foncenex, in Haute-Savoie. The church was rebuilt between 1717 for the outside and 1729 for the interior by architects from Valsesia: Jean Janolez, Jacques Much and Pierre Picque.
In 1795, the two parishes of Veigy and Foncenex were reunited. The parish church, dedicated to Saint George, houses two paintings classified as Historical Monuments since 1973: the "Resurrection" (1729) and "Saint Joseph and the Child Jesus". The bell of the building, dating from 1689, was classified in 1943, as well as the altarpiece, bearing the date of 1729 on its oval cartridge.
The church has a cruciform shape with a bell tower. Its artistic and religious heritage, including canvases and retables, bears witness to its historical and cultural importance in the region. Architects Jean Janolez, Jacques Much and Pierre Picque, from Valsesia, marked the building with their style and know-how, typical of this neighbouring Italian region.
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