Église Saint-Grat, church located in Savoie, in France
The église Saint-Grat is a baroque church in Albertville with two domed bell towers that rise above the medieval center of Conflans. Inside are a walnut pulpit carved in 1718, a gilded altarpiece from 1708, and four bells cast by the Paccard brothers in 1835.
The original church was destroyed by fire in 1632 and rebuilt between 1700 and 1720 in baroque style. During the French Revolution, the bell towers were demolished in 1794 but were later reconstructed in 1804, while interior furnishings were restored after 1815.
The church is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and Saint Grat, an early bishop from Aosta in Italy who is venerated as the protector of farms and crops. Reliquaries of the saint have been housed here since 1432, when they were given by the bishop of Aosta.
The church is open to visitors year-round and sits on a hill above Conflans with views over the surrounding area. Parking is available nearby, including spots for coaches, and pets are not allowed inside.
The four bells were cast in 1835 by Claude and Jean-Pierre Paccard, just after the neighboring towns of Conflans and l'Hôpital were united, marking a new beginning for the community. The largest bell weighs around 2200 kilograms and sounds in a high pitch.
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