Église Notre-Dame-des-Anges de L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
Église Notre-Dame-des-Anges de L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Parish church in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, France.
Description
Église Notre-Dame-des-Anges is a parish church with a single nave and side chapels, its facade decorated with Doric and Ionic columns. The interior contains a large baroque altarpiece and several wall paintings distributed throughout the building.
History
Construction began in 1645 under architect François de Royers de la Valfenière, replacing a Romanesque structure that previously occupied the site. The building was consecrated in 1672, and its interior was enriched with artworks over the following decades.
Culture
The church displays rich gilded wooden carvings on its main altar that have been maintained by the local community over centuries. This ornamentation reflects the spiritual importance the building held for residents of the town.
Practical
Check opening hours before your visit, as they vary depending on the season. Morning hours work best if you want to see the interior and artworks well-lit.
Did you know?
The choir contains an exceptional altarpiece roughly 15 meters high, adorned with hundreds of gilded wooden angel figures. This sculptural arrangement is one of the most overlooked details that visitors should actually take time to notice.
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