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 L'Eglise Saint-Méloir - Saint-Méloir-des-Ondes, France Posted by:  pmaupin
N 48° 38.250 W 001° 54.200
30U E 580792 N 5387740
[EN] Recognizable by all, with its 75 m high spire, the church dominates the surrounding countryside and marks its presence along the coast, from Cancale to Mont Saint-Michel. [FR] Reconnaissable entre toutes par sa flèche culminant à 75 m, l’église domine la campagne environnante et marque sa présence tout le long du littoral, de Cancale au Mont Saint-Michel.
Waymark Code: WMZB3P
Location: Bretagne, France
Date Posted: 10/12/2018
Views: 6
 "The former main church, founded by monks from the abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel, was mentioned in the 11th century and had three seigniorial chapels, while the mistress of the window contained the arms of the Mont Saint-Michel abbey in the 18th century. Michel.
In the nineteenth century, the old church, too dilapidated, no longer corresponds to the aspirations of parishioners. After five years of work, a new building was built in 1861, and the spire was erected in 1884.
It is the architects Frangeul father and son who carry out the operations, each in their time. The father builds the choir, the nave and the aisles while the son finishes the work by the arrow. The building towers over the other churches in the canton. "
Sources : The Church
 "L'ancienne église priorale fondée par les moines de l'abbaye du Mont-Saint-Michel était mentionnée dès le 11e siècle. Elle possédait trois chapelles seigneuriales, la maîtresse vitre renfermait au 18e siècle les armes de l'abbaye du Mont Saint-Michel.
Au XIXe siècle, l'ancienne église, trop délabrée, ne correspond plus aux aspirations des paroissiens. Après cinq ans de travaux, un nouvel édifice est construit en 1861, et la flèche est érigée en 1884.
Ce sont les architectes Frangeul père et fils qui mènent à bien les opérations, chacun à leur époque. Le père construit le chœur, la nef et les bas-côtés tandis que le fils achève les travaux par la flèche. Le bâtiment domine de sa flèche les autres églises du canton."
Sources : L’Eglise
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1861
Age of Church building determined by?: Church website
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 9:00 AM To: 6:00 PM
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:30 AM
Street address of Church:
Place de l'église
Saint-Méloir-des-Ondes, Bretagne France
35350
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
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