Construction of the oratory XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Estimated period of construction of the monument.
24 janvier 1944
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 24 janvier 1944 (≈ 1944)
Official protection by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Oratory of Thoron: inscription by decree of 24 January 1944
Key figures
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Origin and history
Thoron Oratory is a religious building located in the commune of Talloires-Montmin, Haute-Savoie. Built in the 18th century, it embodies the typical Catholic architecture and devotion of this period in Savoy, a region marked by strong religious practice and a rural social organization.
The Oratory was registered as historical monuments by ministerial decree on 24 January 1944. This classification reflects its heritage value, although available sources do not specify the exact reasons for this protection. Today, there remains a notable element of the cultural landscape of Talloires-Montmin, managed by the municipality.
The location of the oratory, mentioned as "On the Thoron" with an approximate address, suggests a high or isolated location, frequent for this type of construction intended for prayer or processions. Oratories often played a central role in community life, serving as a gathering place for the inhabitants of Savoyard villages.
Current data do not provide information on its state of conservation, its accessibility to the public or any restorations. However, its inscription in the heritage protects the building from unauthorized modifications, guaranteeing its preservation for future generations.
