Église Saint-Louis - Rochefort, France
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N 45° 56.247 W 000° 57.741
30T E 657956 N 5089116
[EN] The church of Saint-Louis is one of the main parish churches of the city of Rochefort. [FR] L'église Saint-Louis est l'une des principales églises paroissiales de la ville de Rochefort.
Waymark Code: WMY8AX
Location: Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Date Posted: 05/09/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
Views: 6

The church of St. Mary of the 12th century, eccentric, became "Old parish" in the 17th, because it was replaced by Saint Louis Tower Signal, built in 1665 and became parish in 1688.

In turn, too close to the arsenal and frequented by sailors, it was abandoned by parishioners in favor of the Chapel of the Capuchins, since 1672 in the city center. Enlarged early 18th, with the current renaissance bell tower in 1768, it was restored around 1831 and was dedicated to Saint Louis, the former having been sold as national property.

It is neo-classical, with a portico with Corinthian columns surmounted by a low triangular pediment.

Of basilical plan, it counts 5 bays and the bell tower stands behind the flat chevet. The interior surprises because, richly decorated, it contrasts with the external austerity. The columns are painted and adorned with polychrome statues; side chapels extend the aisles, all warmly decorated.

The golden canopy of the choir is baroque. In the chapel St Louis is buried the intendant of the Navy Michel Bégon, "father" of the begonia.

Sources : The Church

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L'église Ste Marie du 12ème siècle, excentrée, devint "Vieille paroisse" au 17ème, car elle fut remplacée par Saint Louis de la Tour des signaux, construite en 1665 et devenue paroissiale en 1688.

A son tour, trop proche de l'arsenal et fréquentée par les marins, elle fut délaissée par les paroissiens au profit de la chapelle des Capucins, depuis 1672 au centre ville. Agrandie début 18ème, dotée du clocher renaissance actuel en 1768, elle fut restaurée vers 1831 et fut consacrée à Saint Louis, l'ancienne ayant été vendue comme bien national.

Elle est de style néo-classique, avec son portique aux colonnes corinthiennes surmonté d'un fronton triangulaire surbaissé.

De plan basilical, elle compte 5 travées et le clocher se dresse derrière le chevet plat. L'intérieur surprend car, richement décoré, il contraste avec l'austérité extérieure. Les colonnes sont peintes et ornées de statues polychromes; des chapelles latérales prolongent les bas-côtés, toutes chaudement ornées.

Le baldaquin doré du choeur est de style baroque. Dans la chapelle St Louis est enterré l'intendant de la Marine Michel Bégon, "père" du bégonia.

Sources : L’Eglise

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1665

Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society

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

Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 11:00 AM

Street address of Church:
Rue Audry de Puyravault
Rochefort, Poitou-Charente France
17300


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