Le Clocher de l'Eglise Saint-Méen et Sainte-Croix - La Fresnais, France
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member pmaupin
N 48° 35.717 W 001° 50.584
30U E 585303 N 5383112
[EN] [FR]
Waymark Code: WM11WHY
Location: Bretagne, France
Date Posted: 12/29/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member rjmcdonough1
Views: 2

"The replacement of the old Fresnais church, considered to be in poor condition and dangerous for the parishioners, was envisaged in 1886, and the decision was taken by the municipal council in 1889.

The first plans for the new building were drawn up the same year by Arthur Regnault and its construction began in 1893 in the center of the town, very close to the old building which would be kept during the works and then demolished.

The new sanctuary was blessed on December 14, 1899. The work was completed in 1901.

In a Romano-Byzantine style, this monument with many spaces is distinguished by its roofs of various shapes. Octagonal turrets, dome and nave, lateral bell tower attached to the main facade or even semi-circular choir, make this building a masterpiece of architecture. In 2007, part of the stained glass windows were restored. "

Sources : The Church .

Photo goes Here Photo goes Here

" Le remplacement de l'ancienne église de la Fresnais, jugée en mauvais état et dangereuse pour les paroissiens, est envisagé dès 1886, et la décision est prise par le conseil municipal en 1889.

Les premiers plans du nouvel édifice sont établis la même année par Arthur Regnault et sa construction débute en 1893 au centre du bourg, tout près de l'ancien bâtiment qui sera conservé le temps des travaux puis démoli.

Le nouveau sanctuaire est béni le 14 décembre 1899. Les travaux sont achevés en 1901.

De style romano-byzantin, ce monument aux nombreux espaces, se distingue par ses toitures de diverses formes. Tourelles, coupole et nef octogonales, clocher latéral accolé à la façade principale ou encore choeur semi-circulaire, font de cet édifice un chef-d'oeuvre d'architecture. En 2007, une partie des vitraux ont été remis en état. "

Sources : L’Eglise

Address of Tower:
Rue de l'Abbé Trochu
La Fresnais, Ille et Vilaine France
35116


Still Operational: yes

Number of bells in tower?: 3

Relevant website?: [Web Link]

Rate tower:

Tours or visits allowed in tower?: No

Visit Instructions:
Please post an original picture of the tower taken while you were there. Please also record how you came to be at this tower and any other interesting information you learned about it while there.
Search for...
Geocaching.com Google Map
Google Maps
MapQuest
Bing Maps
Nearest Waymarks
Nearest Bell Towers
Nearest Geocaches
Create a scavenger hunt using this waymark as the center point
Recent Visits/Logs:
Date Logged Log  
pmaupin visited Le Clocher de l'Eglise Saint-Méen et Sainte-Croix - La Fresnais, France 12/27/2019 pmaupin visited it