Eglise saint André - Bouc Bel Air, France
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N 43° 27.120 E 005° 24.770
31T E 695221 N 4813838
Eglise saint André, son portail classé, son clocher, son orgue et son horloge
Waymark Code: WMZPNM
Location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Date Posted: 12/16/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dorcadion Team
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FR Au sommet du village et au pied du Castrum de Bucco, se trouve l'église Saint André. Elle fut construite au XIè siècle , mais a largement été modifiée depuis.
Seul le porche reste de la construction initiale. Le portail plein cintre est classé aux MH, avec ses colonnades ornées de feuillages qui supportent l'archivolte.
A l'intérieur, on peut admirer un tableau ex-voto d'une scène de naufrage ( datant du XVIIIè siècle).
A l'intérieur , on peut admirer des toiles de Jean Garcin du 17è, des toiles du 19è, le retable du 17è. Le Christ en Croix en bois peint et la statue de la Vierge à l'Enfant datent du 18è.
L'orgue actuel,de type baroque polyphonique, a été inauguré en mai 2006. Il fut béni par Monseigneur Claude Feidt, Archevêque d'Aix et Arles. Il est placé dans l'angle droit juste avant le choeur.
Le clocher date de 1749 seulement, en pierres apparente, avec 4 ouverture d'où l'on peut voir les 4 cloches.
L'horloge n'est visible que sur le coté du clocher qui fait face à la mairie. C'est un grand cercle blanc avec chiffres romain, aiguilles et cerclage noir.
EN At the top of the village and at the foot of the Castrum de Bucco, is the church of Saint Andrew. It was built in the 11th century, but has been largely modified since then.
Only the porch remains from the original construction. The semi-circular portal is classified as a MH building, with its colonnades decorated with foliage that support the archivolt.
Inside, you can admire an ex-voto painting of a shipwreck scene (dating from the 18th century).
Inside, you can admire paintings by Jean Garcin from the 17th century, paintings from the 19th century, the altarpiece from the 17th century. The painted wooden Cross Christ and the statue of the Virgin and Child date from the 18th century.
The current organ, of polyphonic baroque type, was inaugurated in May 2006. He was blessed by Bishop Claude Feidt, Archbishop of Aix and Arles. It is placed in the right corner just before the choir.
The bell tower dates from 1749 only, in exposed stone, with 4 openings from which the 4 bells can be seen.
The clock is only visible on the side of the bell tower facing the town hall. It is a large white circle with Roman numerals, hands and black strapping.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1001

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 holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday

Street address of Church:
4 Rue Bourbon
Bouc Bel Air, France
13320

Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed

Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed

Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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