Origin and history

The church Saint-Roch des Chères is a monument located in the commune of Chères, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The available data do not specify its period of construction or its detailed history, but its name suggests a connection with Saint Roch, often invoked against epidemics, including plague. Parish churches like Saint-Roch played a central role in the lives of local communities, serving as places of worship, gathering and spiritual support.

In Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, these buildings often reflect regional religious architecture, marked by various influences depending on the times. Their presence attests to the importance of faith and social structure around parishes, especially in rural or peri-urban areas such as Les Chères.