Église Saint-Éliphe de Rampillon

Église Saint-Éliphe de Rampillon is a Gothic church whose western portal features intricate carved decoration. The entrance displays a tympanum with Christ in glory surrounded by archivoltes filled with sculpted figures.

The church was built in the 13th century by the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem. A distinctive round tower marks the northwestern corner of the building.

The portal displays labors of the months in relief carvings that link farming work with spiritual meaning. These depictions help visitors understand how medieval people connected daily labor to their faith.

The best way to visit is to spend time at the western portal examining the carved details and sculptures from various angles. Late afternoon light reveals the carved details most clearly.

The Last Judgment carved on the facade shows a theological curiosity: only the Chosen are depicted, without the Damned. This unusual approach differs from the typical medieval depiction of heaven and hell scenes.

Location: Rampillon

Architectural style: Gothic architecture

GPS coordinates: 48.55060,3.06600

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:23