Cordeliers church

Cordeliers church is a religious building in Lons-le-Saunier with a Jesuit-style facade built in the 1700s. Inside you will find three registered sets of furnishings: wooden choir stalls, an organ, and a pulpit, each an important part of the interior decoration.

The building was founded in 1250 by Franciscan monks with support from a powerful local family. After major fires in the 1500s and 1600s, it was rebuilt several times and received its current Jesuit-style facade in the 1700s.

The wooden choir stalls show the decorative style of the late 1700s, while the organ was brought here from a Benedictine monastery and shows skilled regional craftsmanship. You can see these furnishings today and notice the care taken in their design and placement.

The building is located on Rue des Cordeliers in the center of Lons-le-Saunier and is easy to find. Group visits can be arranged in advance, which allows you to explore the interior and its furnishings at your own pace.

Beneath the church lies a hidden crypt containing the tombs of the Chalon family, who ruled as powerful lords over the region during medieval times. This underground chamber is not easily accessible to visitors today but remains a fascinating part of the town's noble history.