First citation of the parish 1311 (≈ 1311)
Written mention of parish existence.
1481
Consecration of the Gothic Choir
Consecration of the Gothic Choir 1481 (≈ 1481)
Gothic style with china bay.
1694
Reconstruction of the building
Reconstruction of the building 1694 (≈ 1694)
Added a bell tower and major modifications.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Ranked MH
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Origin and history
The Saint-Theodule church of Villy-le-Pelloux is a Catholic religious building located in the Haute-Savoie department. The parish was first mentioned in 1311, marking its medieval existence. The choir, in Gothic style, was consecrated in 1481 and has a meneau bay and a reamp, while the rest of the building seems older.
In 1694, the church was completely rebuilt, incorporating new architectural elements. A fore-nave topped by a square bell tower with an arrow is added, followed shortly afterwards by an extension behind the bedside. These transformations reflect the stylistic evolutions and liturgical needs of the Baroque era.
The building thus illustrates a superposition of architectural periods, from late Gothic to Savoyard classicism. Its history is linked to that of the Diocese of Annecy and to local religious life, as evidenced by the parish archives and successive changes in its structure.
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