Basilique de la Visitation, Annecy, France Part I

A couple of weeks ago we had family visiting, and one of the places we went to see was Annecy. This time we also went up above the town to see the Basilique de la Visitation. (See DweezelJazz blog posts, Parts I-V for more about the town of Annecy.)



Surrounded by lots of greenery and trees we walked up the hill towards the Basilique.













It was a warm day and the cool shading over the steep stairs was very nice.











Looking up from the stairs we caught a glimpse of the Basilique.



Emerging at the top into clear sunlight this is the view.










At eye level, the stonework and arches are interesting.This section almost feels like a moat with its circular walls.















Walking a little further out and back, more of the building can be seen.


It was built in the early 1900s alongside the original monastery mother-house of the Order of the Visitation, founded in 1610 by Francois de Sales and Jeanne de Chantal.

Stay tuned to see more of the Basilique.