Saint-Nicolas Church in Hérémence is a Baroque building in the centre of the village, in the Val d’Hérens. Here you can discover Valais-style architecture with an onion-domed bell tower, frescoes and period painted decor.
Religious buildings
Main highlights
- Baroque architecture typical of Valais, with a distinctive onion-domed bell tower
- Interior frescoes and period painted decor, fine examples of Valais sacred art
- Panoramic setting above the village of Hérémence and the valley
Overview
Saint-Nicolas Church stands in the centre of the village of Hérémence, in the Val d’Hérens. It bears witness to Valais sacred art and the religious heritage of the valley.
The building is Baroque in style, in a form typical of Valais. Its onion-domed bell tower shapes the village skyline and overlooks the valley.
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Things to see and do
Outside, take a look at the façade and the onion-domed bell tower, hallmarks of Valais Baroque architecture.
Inside, the frescoes and period painted decor are the highlight of the visit. Take your time to study them in detail.
From the area around the church, the view extends over the village and the valley.
Practical information
Access : the church is located in the centre of the village of Hérémence, in the Val d’Hérens.
Visit duration : a short visit is enough to explore the outside and inside of the building.
Ideal for : lovers of sacred art, architecture and heritage.
Visitor tips
The church is a place of worship : please keep quiet and dress appropriately during your visit. Combine your visit with a stroll through the village and a stop at the viewpoints over the valley.
Nearby attractions
- The Euseigne Pyramids are geological formations created by glacial action and erosion.
- The Longeborgne Hermitage, above Bramois, is a place of pilgrimage nestled in a cliff in the Borgne gorge.
- The Valais History Museum, at Valère Castle in Sion, traces 50,000 years of human history in the Alps.
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