Presentation
Saint André’s church is the parish church of Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne, there has been a church on this site since 1272 and the structure that is there today dates originally from the 15th century.
Saint André’s church was built in the flamboyant gothic style using mainly local ‘Carron Savoyarde’ bricks and Ravermont Stone. The church was originally a very modest structure that has undergone various modifications over the centuries thanks to the contributions of rich local lords and merchants. During the French Revolution the church suffered a great deal of damage including the demolition of its bell tower. Inside the church you can see the stained-glass windows that depict the Sisters of Charity and Saint Vincent de Paul. The stained-glass windows were installed between 1890 and 1892 by the renowned Lyonnais firm of glaziers Paquier-Desvignes. You can also see the splendid wooden sculpture of Saint Sebastian by artist Jean Tarrit a native Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne that dates from 1910. Today Saint André’s is best known for its magnificent neo-classic church organ which was beautifully restored in 1996. (Sunday Mass at 10:30)
Opening period
Toute l'année : ouvert tous les jours.
Rates
Entrée libre
