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Inspired by great artists like Bernini, Borromoni, Guarino Garini, Baroque art appeared in Italy and developed in Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries. At this time, the churches and chapels of Savoy, often of medieval origin, were enlarged or transformed. If the exterior remains sober, the interior is richly decorated: in the choir, the altarpiece attracts all eyes and becomes a real catechism in images. Baroque is the art of staging, of movement with the play of drapery and light, trompe l'oeil, gilding and bright colors, curves and counter-curves, volutes, dramatization and theatrical productions... It is the expression of grandeur and excess to seduce the faithful.
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In Peisey-Vallandry, between forest and alpine pastures, this tour allows you to discover one of the most beautiful sanctuaries at altitude.
At an altitude of 1800m, in the middle of a mountain pasture, the chapel of Notre Dame des Vernettes seems to be out of time. The interior features a subtle blend of polychrome paintings and gold leaf, reflecting Alpine Baroque.
RDV: Chapelle Notre Dame des Vernettes.
45min walk from Plan Peisey parking lot.
Option to picnic on site and take water at the spring.
Concerts: "Open Bach
14:00 - 15:30
Suites, sonatas, partitas... Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750) 1st partita, violin Sonata for organ (transcription), suites for cello
Artists :
Lyonel Schmit, viola
Michel Michalakak, viola
Edouard Sapey-Triomphe, cello,
Eric Crambes, violin,
Bruno Maurice, accordion
Wednesday 23 July 2025 from 11 am.
Visit organized as part of the Académie Festival des Arcs.
Free of charge
