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About this place
The Church of Saint Andrew (Église Saint-André) in Choulex is the parish church of a small commune on the left bank of the Rhône, in the canton of Geneva, Switzerland. It sits at 46.2281 N, 6.2265 E, in the countryside just outside the city. The present building dates from 1837–1839.
What is the history of the church?
Choulex has had a parish since the Middle Ages. From 1153 it was attached to the priory of Saint-Jean-hors-les-Murs. The original medieval church was replaced by the current one, built between 1837 and 1839, a couple of decades after the commune joined Geneva under the Treaty of Turin (1816). The church is dedicated to Saint Andrew.
Who runs it today?
GCatholic lists Église Saint-André as a Roman-rite parish church within the Diocese of Lausanne, Geneva and Fribourg.
What is there to see nearby?
Choulex is a village with several hamlets: Cholay, Bonvard, Briffod, Chevrier, La Capite and Miolan. Farming is still active, although the commune is increasingly residential. The population grew from about 430 in 1900 to 935 in 2000. At Miolan, the Butini family held a large estate from the 15th to the 20th century. The nearby Seymaz marshes were drained only from 1919. The village also has a covered fountain from around 1820, protected since 1962.
How do you get there?
Choulex lies a few kilometres north-east of central Geneva. Driving or cycling is the easiest option. Leave your vehicle in the village and stroll the streets around the church. Check service times with the parish before visiting, since the interior is first of all a place of worship.
When should you visit?
Spring and early autumn suit walks across the surrounding fields and along the Seymaz. Visit the church outside Mass times.
Frequently asked questions
When was the church in Choulex built? The current Saint Andrew church went up in 1837–1839, replacing a medieval one.
Which denomination does it belong to? It is a Roman Catholic parish in the Diocese of Lausanne, Geneva and Fribourg.
Is it a major tourist sight? No, it is a modest village church. It fits well into a visit to the quiet communes on Geneva's edge.
How old is the parish? Historical sources record it as early as 1153, tied to the priory of Saint-Jean-hors-les-Murs.
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