Sainte Anne Chapel

In 1583, after a torrential flood from the Foron, St. Anne's chapel was built in the center of Taninges. A spiritual protector, the chapel also formed a dike on the banks of the torrent.

Around 1683, the bishop deputies gathered for the beatification of François de Sales "chose the chapel of Ste Anne in Taninges as the site for the investigations in Faucigny. They heard 137 witnesses...". Ste Anne's chapel was not spared by the French Revolution. It lost its steeple and became a symbol of reason. Eventually, the steeple was rebuilt in the style of the famous bulbous steeples of the time. The chapel's religious vocation came to an end in 1833. It was sold to finance the pump shed and converted into a sawmill. Today, you can admire the beautiful bulbous bell tower, restored a few years ago. The grey limestone entrance door, typical of the flamboyant Gothic style, is highlighted by a bracketed arch and fine tracery on the straight legs.