Chapel of Saint-Jean-le-Fromental, chapel located in Isère, in France
The Chapel of Saint-Jean-le-Fromental is a small stone building dating to the tenth century located in Saint Antoine l'Abbaye. The structure displays Romanesque features including rounded arches and thick walls, with a bell housed in the modest tower above the roof.
The building dates to the tenth century and reflects early medieval religious construction methods. One of the two bells was cast in 1464 and ranks among the oldest in the region.
The chapel bears the name of Saint-Jean-le-Fromental and continues to be maintained by the community as a protected monument. It occasionally hosts small events that keep the building active and demonstrate its ongoing significance for the village.
The chapel sits on a quiet road called Route de Saint-Jean-le-Fromental near the village of Dionay and is easy to access. A small parking area is nearby, and visits are free with guided tours available by arrangement.
Two large old trees were planted on the porch by priest Reymet in 1731 and still stand today. These trees form part of the peaceful setting and serve as a connection to the building's long relationship with the community.
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