CHURCH OF NOTRE-DAME-DE-TOUTE-GRÂCE The cornerstone of the sacred art revival of the 20th century (Historical Monument, 20th Century Heritage Label) The church of Plateau d’Assy was the work of Canon Jean Devémy. Passy is home to some of the finest historic...
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CHURCH OF NOTRE-DAME-DE-TOUTE-GRÂCE The cornerstone of the sacred art revival of the 20th century (Historical Monument, 20th Century Heritage Label) The church of Plateau d’Assy was the work of Canon Jean Devémy. Passy is home to some of the finest historic and artistic achievements, in It was built by the architect Maurice Novarina, starting in 1938, and MAR LIOZ EDDE & was consecrated in 1950. The building echoes the traditional type of an impressive mountain setting on the sunny slopes of the Fiz Mountains CH construction solidly anchored in the ground and the bell tower that opposite Mont-Blanc. Novarina placed to one side draws the eye to the summits of the Fiz This rich and diverse heritage gives Passy a very special role: mountains. Tourism with a cultural focus. The large colourful mosaic on the façade, designed by Fernand Léger, hints at the exceptional décor of the interior. Canon Devémy, In 1896, Chedde’s electro-metallurgy factory ation D’ASSY transformed the rural hamlet i
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