Chapel of the annonciation

  • Historic site and monument
  • Religious heritage
  • Chapel
  • Town of Art & History
  • Baroque
  • 18th C
  • Classified
Place Saint-Martin, 06430 La Brigue
The l'Annonciation chapel, a listed historic monument renowned for its 18th-century ellipsoidal architecture and richly decorated interior, illustrates local religious history and today serves as a museum of religious art.
The de l'Annonciation chapel in La Brigue has a rich history, marked by changes and evolutions over the centuries. Initially, it was part of the Confrérie de l'Annonciade, which separated from the Confrérie des pénitents blancs de l'Assomption, founded in 1395. In 1930, the two brotherhoods reunited, and the chapel became an annex of the chapel of the Assumption, located near the parish church.

Classified as a historic monument since March 3, 1949, the chapel has also been selected as one...

Location

Location

Chapel of the annonciation
Place Saint-Martin, 06430 La Brigue

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Close to a public transportation
  • Village centre
  • River 5 km away
Updated on 19 March 2024 at 14:53
by Office de Tourisme Menton, Riviera & Merveilles
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