Église Saint-Barthélemy de Gérardmer, Catholic church in Gérardmer, France.
Église Saint-Barthélemy is a church building in Gérardmer featuring pink sandstone walls, three entrance portals with rounded pediments, and concrete arches supporting the roof structure. The bell tower holds five bells, including the main Alphonse bell.
The original building dates from 1732 but was heavily damaged in 1940 during the Battle of France. It was rebuilt between 1952 and 1954 after the war.
The church displays biblical stories and moments from Mary's life through stained glass windows created from designs by François Chapuis. These colored windows tell their stories as you walk through the space.
The church is easy to find in town and visitors have free access to the interior during opening hours. Taking time to look carefully at the interior details is worthwhile, as there are many elements to discover.
A bronze crucifix above the altar was created by sculptor Pierre Brun, while fourteen stations of the cross in enamel on steel were designed by Thérèse Lemuhot. These handcrafted details reflect the artistry of the post-war reconstruction period.
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