Churches and chapels in Briançon

Historic Churches & Chapels

This collection highlights the diverse religious architecture of the Briançon region, spanning from the 14th-century Gothic frescoes of the Cordeliers Church to the 18th-century Baroque design of the Notre-Dame-et-Saint-Nicolas Collegiate. The list features several chapels belonging to former lay brotherhoods, such as the Pénitents Noirs, and parish churches in outlying hamlets like Forville and Saint-Chaffrey. These sites showcase traditional Alpine masonry, ornate altarpieces, and the historical influence of Vauban's military engineers on local ecclesiastical construction.

Historic Churches & Chapels — Map

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Église Notre-Dame, Saint-Nicolas (Ancienne Collégiale)

Designed by Isaac Robelin under Vauban's supervision between 1705 and 1718. It features twin towers and sits within the UNESCO-listed fortifications of the upper town.

B

Ancienne Chapelle des Pénitents Noirs

18th-century chapel formerly used by the brotherhood of the Black Penitents, located in the heart of the old town.

C

Ancienne église du couvent des Cordeliers

14th-century Gothic church featuring well-preserved medieval frescoes. It is the oldest religious structure in Briançon's upper town.

D

Église Saint-Pierre

Parish church located in the Saint-Pierre district.

E

Chapelle Saint-Sixte

Small historic chapel situated in the Saint-Sixte area.

F

Chapelle des Pénitents

Historic chapel of a lay brotherhood located in the surrounding valley.

G

Église de l'Annonciation

Parish church located in the hamlet of Fontchristiane.

H

chapelle des Pénitents noirs de Forville

Small chapel located in the hamlet of Forville, historically associated with the Black Penitents.

I

Église Paroissiale Saint-Pancrace

Parish church dedicated to Saint Pancras.

J

Église Saint-Chaffrey

16th-century church featuring a traditional Alpine bell tower and regional religious art.

K

Chapelle Saint-Arnould

Small chapel located near the village of Saint-Chaffrey.

L

Église Sainte-Catherine

19th-century parish church built to serve the developing lower town of Briançon.

M

Chapelle Saint-Joseph

Small local chapel located in the Sainte-Catherine district.

N

Oratoire Sainte-Anne

Small traditional roadside shrine dedicated to Saint Anne.

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