Église Sainte-Marie-Madeleine d'Albi, Roman Catholic church in Albi, France
The Sainte-Marie-Madeleine church features a double colonnade facade with Doric columns on the lower level and Ionic columns on the upper level.
The church was constructed between 1848 and 1851 by architect Julien Rivet on the site of a former Capuchin convent chapel.
The interior decorations include 1863 choir paintings by Romain Cazes, a student of Ingres, and a polychrome wooden statue of St. John the Baptist.
The church opens 24 hours on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, with Sunday mass taking place at 10:30 AM.
The church contains an 1887 organ built by Théodore Puget Père et Fils with 22 stops, designated as a historical monument.
Location: Albi
Inception: 1851
GPS coordinates: 43.93280,2.14237
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:10
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