Independence of the parish 1759 (≈ 1759)
The Rivière-Enverse became an autonomous parish.
1995
Church Restoration
Church Restoration 1995 (≈ 1995)
Building preservation work.
2011
Damage to the altarpiece
Damage to the altarpiece 2011 (≈ 2011)
Attack by reported xylophages.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Key figures
Pierre Cheneval - Architect
Designer of the Baroque church in clover.
Origin and history
Saint-Pierre de La Rivière-Enverse Church is a Baroque-style Catholic building built on a clover plan. It is located in the Haute-Savoie department, in the heart of the commune of La Rivière-Enverse. Its architecture is attributed to the local architect Pierre Cheneval, from the Faucigny region. The building underwent major restoration in 1995 to preserve its heritage.
The parish of La Rivière-Enverse gained its autonomy in 1759, marking a key step in local history. The church houses several remarkable elements, including a altarpiece, a altar with torso columns dedicated to Saint Joseph, and a chandelier and statue of the Virgin, all considered to be classified as historical monuments. However, these rankings are not officially included in the Merimée database.
In 2011, press reports reported damage caused by xylophages on the classified table. This furniture, emblematic of Savoyard Baroque art, illustrates the cultural and religious importance of the building in the region. The church remains an architectural and historical testimony of the 18th century Haute Savoie.
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