Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Voirons de Boëge, Neoclassical chapel in Boëge, France.
Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Voirons de Boëge is a neoclassical chapel standing at 1,370 meters on the ridges of the Voirons mountains. The building features clean lines and balanced proportions typical of its architectural style, with views stretching toward the Chablais mountain range.
The current chapel was constructed in 1863 under the supervision of François-Antoine Dumont, replacing an earlier structure destroyed by fire in 1768. This reconstruction followed the architectural trends of its time and transformed the site into a renewed pilgrimage destination.
The chapel holds a venerated Black Virgin statue that a Savoyard knight brought back from the crusades, with worship authorized in 1456. Pilgrims have visited this site for centuries to pray before the statue and seek its spiritual power.
Visits are easiest during warmer months, as the high altitude can lead to sudden weather changes. Good footwear and a windbreaker are advisable, even if your stay at the site is brief.
According to local tales, a man who tried to destroy the Virgin statue suffered a physical deformity of the neck seen as divine punishment. This story has been passed down through generations and shapes how locals view the site today.
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