Église Notre Dame de l'Assomption d'Èze, Neoclassical church in Èze, France
The Église Notre Dame de l'Assomption d'Èze is a neoclassical church with an ochre facade, double Corinthian pilasters, and a round window. The interior contrasts with Baroque decorations and side chapels that structure the prayer space.
Italian architect Antoine Spinelli designed the building under Duke Charles Emmanuel III of Savoy, with construction spanning from 1764 to 1772. This period shaped the region's neoclassical direction and artistic tastes.
The side chapels display saint representations painted on prepared canvases and framed in stucco and false marble. This decoration reflects Enlightenment-era principles and shapes how the interior feels when you walk through it.
The building is easily reached from the village square and can often be explored during a walking tour of Èze. It helps to arrive in the morning when fewer visitors are present and the light illuminates the facade details clearly.
Comedian Francis Blanche is buried here with a humorous epitaph that reads 'Let me sleep, I was made for this'. His grave reflects his wit even in death.
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