

La Bénite-Fontaine, a little "Savoyard Lourdes", a jewel in the heart of a wooded valley.
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1.2 km from La Roche-sur-Foron, towards the village of Saint-Sixt, lies the site of the Bénite-Fontaine.
In this timeless place, prayers have accompanied pilgrims since the 17th century. Stories of healing have made the site attractive, and Saint-François de Sales himself requested that a chapel be erected on a small promontory here. This small neo-Gothic building, called the Visitation, houses the statue of Our Lady of the Pregnant Visitation.
Pilgrimages are organized to this peaceful...
In this timeless place, prayers have accompanied pilgrims since the 17th century. Stories of healing have made the site attractive, and Saint-François de Sales himself requested that a chapel be erected on a small promontory here. This small neo-Gothic building, called the Visitation, houses the statue of Our Lady of the Pregnant Visitation.
Pilgrimages are organized to this peaceful...
Services
Services
Car park
Free parking
Free visit
No pets allowed
Rates
Rates
Free
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Openings
Openings
All year 2025 - Open everyday
Location
Location
Contact La Bénite-Fontaine
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- Outskirts of town
- Close to a public transportation