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July 11, 2018

Église Saint-Maurice (Annecy)

The Eglise Saint-Maurice is a catholic church located in the old town of Annecy. It was built in the 15th century, making it the oldest church in the city.

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June 25, 2018

Basilique de la Visitation (Annecy)

The Basilique de la Visitation is a catholic church in Annecy built in the first half of the 20th century on a hill at the foot of the Semnoz, a prominent location that makes it visible from the whole city. The church houses the tombs of Saint François de Sales and Sainte Jeanne de Chantal.

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June 18, 2018

Tower of the Lausanne Cathedral

The Cathédrale de Lausanne is a church in Lausanne, consecrated as Catholic in 1275, but which became protestant during the 16th century. The bell tower of the cathedral offers a great view on Lausanne and Lake Geneva. However, while it is free to enter the church, it costs Fr. 5 to visit the tower.

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June 8, 2018

Église Sainte-Bernadette (Annecy)

The Eglise Sainte-Bernadette is a catholic church in Annecy, located near the Impérial Palace hotel. It was designed in the brutalist style by Maurice Novarina and Claude Fay in the 1960’s.

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June 4, 2018

Hike to Chapelle Saint-Michel de la Lésine / Circuit des Teppes

The Circuit des Teppes is a short and easy trail that starts in Jarsy and goes to the Chapelle Saint-Michel de la Lésine, with a good view on the Bauges mountains and valley along the way.

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May 22, 2018

Cathédrale Saint-Pierre (Annecy)

The Cathédrale Saint-Pierre is a catholic church located in the old town of Annecy. It was built in the 16th century.

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May 15, 2018

Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière

The Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière is a large catholic church in Lyon. It was built between 1872 and 1884 on the Fourvière Hill in a dominant position overlooking the city.

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May 11, 2018

Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste (Lyon)

Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon is a Roman Catholic church located in the old town of Lyon. It was completed in the 15th century.

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April 15, 2018

Église Saint-Louis de Novel (Annecy)

The Église Saint-Louis de Novel is a catholic church built during the 1960’s in the Novel-Teppes neighbourhood of Annecy. It was designed in the brutalist style by architect Michel Saint-Maurice.

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April 7, 2018

Église Saint-François de Sales (Annecy)

The Église Saint-François de Sales is a catholic church built in the 17th century and located in the old town of Annecy, near the Thiou canal. It is consecrated to Saint Francis de Sales, who grew up in Annecy. The church used to host his shrine but the tomb is now located in the Basilique de la Visitation.

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