The church of Saint-Roch in Nice is rooted in the will of the inhabitants of the neighborhood to build a chapel dedicated to Saint Roch after the plague epidemic of 1631. A first chapel, financed by local residents and notably by Joseph-Constant Acchiardi, lieutenant-general of artillery, was completed in 1661 by master mason Joseph Pisano. This collective project reflects popular devotion and solidarity in the face of the health crisis.
In the 18th century, the church was rebuilt using the demolition materials of the Lympia forge in 1788, under the impulse of the canon-curé Jean Garnier, who founded two canonicats and five chapelies, including that of Saint-Roch. This century marks a phase of development of rural churches in the region, integrating local architectural elements and strengthened religious practices.
The 19th century saw significant changes in the building, which was finally classified as historical monuments in 1984. The church, owned by the commune of Nice, remains an active place of worship, with regular Masses, and bears witness to the architectural and spiritual evolution of the city throughout the centuries.
His history is also linked to local figures such as Joseph-Constant Acchiardi and Jean Garnier, whose contributions marked his construction and his influence. Historical sources, including works such as Baroque: Niçois and Monegasque (1988) and studies on Niçois rural churches, underline its heritage and religious importance.
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