eglise saint Guy - Damvix,Pays de Loire,France
N 46° 18.877 W 000° 44.009
30T E 674501 N 5131500
in the town center
dans le centre ville
Waymark Code: WM104RQ
Location: Pays de la Loire, France
Date Posted: 02/26/2019
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Architectural description
Church of longitudinal plane with bedside in apse.
Three-aisled building; the vault of the central nave is covered by a paneled cradle supported by square columns. The collaterals have a lower ceiling height and are simply paneled.
The bell tower facade spreads on several levels: the first is composed of the semicircular portal, the second houses three bays (also semicircular), then come the clock, the bays of the bell tower (equipped with shade) and finally a high and fine stone arrow. On its southern flank is contiguous a small circular tower whose dome reaches the level of bells.
Epoch and styles
nineteenth
Other
Main stages of construction
Built between 1849 and 1864, under the direction of architect Garnereau.
The bell tower was built in 1860 or 1879, on plans by Victor Clair.
The windows were designed around 1960 by Mr. Chapuis and made by Gouffault d'Orléans.
History and important dates
The building requires very important work. These were divided into three tranches, for a total estimated cost of nearly 800 000 euros H.T.
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Description architecturale
Eglise de plan longitudinal à chevet en abside.
Edifice à trois nefs ; la voûte de la nef centrale est couverte par un berceau en lambris soutenu par des colonnes carrées. Les collatéraux ont une hauteur sous plafond moindre et sont simplement lambrissés.
Le clocher de façade s’étage sur plusieurs niveaux : le premier se compose du portail plein cintre, le second abrite trois baies (également plein cintre), puis viennent l’horloge, les baies du clocher (munies d’abat-son) et enfin une haute et fine flèche de pierre. Sur son flanc sud est accolée une petite tour circulaire dont le dôme atteint le niveau des cloches.
Epoque et styles
XIXème
Autre
Principales étapes de construction
Construite entre 1849 et 1864, sous la direction de l’architecte Garnereau.
Le clocher a été élevé en 1860 ou 1879, sur des plans de Victor Clair.
Les vitraux ont été dessinés vers 1960 par M. Chapuis et réalisés par Gouffault d’Orléans.
Histoire et dates importantes
L’édifice nécessite de très importants travaux. Ceux-ci ont été divisés en trois tranches, pour un coût total estimé à près de 800 000 euros H.T.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1849
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic
Street address of Church:
3 rue de l industrie
Damvix, Pays de Loire France
85420
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If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
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