Church of Saint Donat
Its construction began in 1760 and was completed the following year. The church was consecrated on August 22nd, 1761. The building was funded by the inhabitants of Plagnes, a priest, Claude David, who contributed a very large sum of his personal fortune, and the King, who sent the sum of 500 pounds. The bell and belfry were restored in the early nineteenth century, then in 1875 and 1876. A new bell was cast in 1888.
Today, the interior of the church is dramatically deteriorating.
The Association for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage and Baroque Art in the Mont-Blanc region is fighting to fund the restoration of the church. Important funding is required.
So far donations has enabled the resoration of a 3 part bay window by Christine Charbonnel and the restoration of the fabric of the main altarpiece by Claire Bigand.
The association has launched a second appeal for donations to fund the restoration of the six other windows.
For his part, the local mayor has financed the interior plastering to allow the restoration of the murals.
