Notre-Dame-en-Saint-Melaine
Notre-Dame-en-Saint-Melaine, Abbey church in Rennes, France.
Notre-Dame-en-Saint-Melaine features a Latin cross layout with a classical bell tower and combines Romanesque and Gothic architectural elements throughout its structure.
The church's foundation dates to the 6th century, with major reconstructions in the 11th century following Norman attacks and a devastating fire.
The church houses significant artistic elements including modern stained glass windows and frescoes created between 1942 and 1958 depicting Saint Melaine's life.
The building stands next to Thabor Park in northeastern medieval Rennes, marked by a copper dome topped with a large Virgin and Child statue.
From 1803 to 1844, this abbey church served as a temporary cathedral during the reconstruction of Saint Peter's Cathedral in Rennes.
Location: Rennes
Architects: Jacques Mellet
Architectural style: classical architecture
GPS coordinates: 48.11472,-1.67306
Latest update: May 29, 2025 10:24
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Ancien hôtel Clément
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Orgue de tribune de Notre-Dame-en-Saint-Melaine
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Faune flûteur
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