Chapelle de Roselend, Religious chapel in Beaufort, France
Chapelle de Roselend is a chapel in the French Alps near the Roselend dam. It was built with tuff stone and sits above the reservoir with views across the lake and surrounding mountains.
A 13th-century chapel was submerged in 1960 when the dam filled with water. A new building was constructed in 1962 on higher ground near the road to replace it.
The chapel is dedicated to Saint Mary Magdalene and stands as a place of prayer in the high Alps. Visitors who reach it find a quiet religious space that draws both pilgrims and mountain hikers seeking a moment of reflection.
The chapel is reached by marked hiking trails through the mountains. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes and allow time for the walk, as the location is remote and at altitude.
In 1794, four priests returning from exile held a mass at this location, marking an important moment of religious restoration. One of these priests, Antoine Martinet, later became the Archbishop of Chambéry.
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