Saint Madeleine Chuch, Troyes, France

Église de la Madeleine de Troyes is a Gothic style church built in the 13th century. It was restored in the 16th and 17th centuries. The Renaissance-style square tower dates from 1525, as does the richly sculpted gateway to the former cemetery.

Sainte-Madeleine is remarkable for its famous rood screen and the stained glass windows in its chevet, masterpieces of exceptional finesse that visitors can admire at a glance.

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Ngoc LE (3 years ago)
Warming place in Troyes but under construction! Welcomed staff!

Rasa Aleksaite (3 years ago)
The masterpiece of flaming gothic, full of statues, paintings, carvings, wonderful stained glasses windows. The most amazing is the rood screen

Pieter van Brakel (5 years ago)
Beautiful building and the windows are beautiful. Situated at a sweet at a peaceful square with a bar, that is fine to have a beer when able to sit outside. Inside metal music is played, so more body.

Niro Tours Niroshan Rent A car (6 years ago)
Very calm , historical and religious place ❤?❤

James Bailey (7 years ago)
Such a beautiful old church. When we were there we were the only people in the church. Just as beautiful as the famous churches in Paris but no crowds at all.

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