Origin and history

The Saint Landry Oratory of Bonneval-sur-Arc is a religious building located in the municipality of Bonneval-sur-Arc. This type of monument, often linked to local devotion or spiritual practices, bears witness to the importance of places of worship in mountain villages. The oratories, more modest than the churches, generally served as gathering points for prayers or processions, reflecting popular piety and community organization around the faith.

In Alpine regions such as Savoie, where Bonneval-sur-Arc is located, the oratories also played a social and cultural role. They marked stages on pilgrimage routes or trade routes, while providing spiritual refuge for residents and travellers. Their presence illustrates the deep anchoring of Christianity in rural areas, where religion rhythmized daily life, festivals and seasons.

However, there is no specific information to date this oratory or to detail its specific history.