Historic site and monument

in Prévessin-Moëns

Church

This parish church still has traces of past eras revealed during the
excavations at the end of the last century including gallo-roman masonry.

The first sanctuaries built here date back to Merovingian times. Over the centuries, various buildings were erected. In the 12th century, the abbey of Payerne became the owner of the church, which underwent major renovations and was placed under the protection of the Virgin Mary. Over the following centuries, maintenance of the church and cemetery was the responsibility of the parishioners. After the establishment of Protestant worship in 1536, the church fell into disrepair. In the early 17th century, St. François de Sales took possession of the church and returned the sanctuary to Catholic worship. It wasn't until the early 18th century that the church was restored, thanks in no small part to the efforts of the parishioners. Today's church, which historians refer to as the 5th church, juxtaposes elements inherited from the medieval past with much more recent features. The last restoration took place in 1973.

We speak : French

Rankings & Labels

  • Classified

Themes

  • Religious heritage
  • Church
  • Religious site

Location details

Near the town hall

  • In centre of town

Visit

Average length of group visit : 60 min.

Tour languages

French

Services for group visits

  • Unguided group tours on request
  • Guided group tours on request

Opening

Opening hours from 01 January to 31 December 2026
SaturdayOpen
SundayOpen

Prices

Free

Services

Equipment

  • Parking nearby

Address

Chemin de l'église
01280 Prévessin-Moëns

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