Saint Michael's Church

Pont-l'Évêque, France

The Saint Michael's Church (Église Saint-Michel de Pont-l'Évêque) was built between 1480-1530 in late Gothic style. There are three naves without transept and the tower.

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Founded: 1480-1530
Category: Religious sites in France

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Jean-Roland ROUSSEAUX (13 months ago)
A very nice surprise is this Saint-Michel church in Pont-l'Évêque, just like the village over which it watches over. We can see the different elements that make it up because the building is full of history; the church has suffered significant setbacks and damage at various times in its history. But it is still there, beautiful, intact and standing. A small downside perhaps: if the history of the church and particularly the horrors of the Second World War are highlighted and well transcribed, I found very little information on the earlier history, and in particular, as I am an organist, I am a little sad, considering the two organs of the church, to have found no explanatory plaque or booklet which describes and presents them... That being said, the visit is still worth it. detour!
Raymond Duxbury (2 years ago)
Beautiful church restored after fire in 1944
Artis Tunēns (2 years ago)
It is nice architecture
Joshua (3 years ago)
Beautiful. You must pop in and take a look. The stain class is incredible.
Robert Fraser (6 years ago)
Well worth a visit if just to compare and and inspect the damage it suffered during WW2 to how it look now. Brilliant market on a Monday so combine.
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