Pipe organ in Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert abbey church
Pipe organ in Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert abbey church, Historical pipe organ in Gellone Abbey church, Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, France.
The pipe organ, constructed with walnut, lime, oak, chestnut wood, and tin, displays refined artisanship through its intricate design and crafted components.
Jean-Pierre Cavaillé created this musical instrument in 1789, during a period when French organ building reached technical excellence in design and construction methods.
The instrument remains an integral component of religious services and musical performances within the ninth-century Romanesque abbey of Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert.
Located in southern France's Hérault department, visitors can discover this classified monument during guided tours of the abbey throughout the year.
This organ represents the most complete surviving example of Jean-Pierre Cavaillé's work, maintaining its original mechanical components from the 18th century.
Location: Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert
Creator: Jean-Pierre Cavaillé
Made from material: walnut wood, limewood, oakwood, chestnut wood, tin
GPS coordinates: 43.73394,3.54932
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:08
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