Church of Saint Nicolas of Châteaubriant - Châteaubriant, France
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The Church of Saint Nicolas of Châteaubriant is located in Place St. Nicholas in Châteaubriant, France.
Waymark Code: WM12BAP
Location: Pays de la Loire, France
Date Posted: 04/19/2020
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The original chapel in Châteaubriant was built by Geoffroy IV Baron de Châteaubriant in 1263. It fell into disrepair and was mostly demolished in 1518. The present stone church was built from 1875 to 1894 to a Neo-Gothic style designed by architects Eugène Boismen and François Bougoüin in the neo-Gothic style that was inspired by the Basilica of Saint Nicolas of Nantes.
The first stone was laid on April 25, 1875 by Bishop Fournier , Bishop of Nantes. The church was dedicated in 1881 and the tower and the spire were completed in August 1894. The transept is 26.50 meters long and the nave is 17.5 meters wide, apart from the cross.
The church is part of the Archdiocese of Tours and the Diocese of Nantes.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 04/25/1875
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Roman Catholic
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Street address of Church:
Place St. Nicholas
Châteaubriant , Pays de la Loire France
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Secondary 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
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