Church of Saint Martin en Savoie

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Origin and history

Saint-Martin de Champanges Church, located in Haute-Savoie, is a Catholic building dedicated to Martin de Tours. Built in 1724 on the site of an old chapel, it was financed by two migrants from the village, the Goujon brothers, settled in Germany. Its baroque architecture and interior paintings, made by the Dalla-Palma brothers, make it a notable artistic and religious testimony. The presbytery, now transformed into a town hall, emphasizes its anchoring in communal life.

An annual pilgrimage, mentioned in 1617, is held every 25 May to cure ricket children. The faithful make nine times the tour of the church, counting their towers with stones, in honor of the relics of Saint Martin once preserved on site. This tradition illustrates the spiritual and social role of the building throughout the centuries.

The church underwent several restorations, including a major one in 1993-1994 to regain its original baroque character. This work, carried out by the municipality, was aimed at preserving its artistic heritage and cultural importance for the village and the region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

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