Église Saint-Lubin-et-Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Rambouillet, Neo-Gothic church in Rambouillet, France
The Église Saint-Lubin-et-Saint-Jean-Baptiste is a Neo-Gothic church in Rambouillet with a Latin cross layout, three vessels, and cast iron columns supporting transverse arches. A bell tower marks the entrance and defines the building's external appearance.
The church was built between 1868 and 1871 after architect Anatole de Baudot won a municipal competition. The project received financial support from Napoleon III and became part of Rambouillet's urban development during that period.
The church contains original stained glass windows created by Eugène Stanislas Oudinot and stone statues of musical angels positioned behind the choir, enriching the interior.
The church is located on Place Jeanne d'Arc in central Rambouillet and is easily accessible on foot. It received registered monument status in 2003 and is protected cultural heritage.
The building breaks from traditional orientation by facing north, a choice reflecting the urban layout and proximity to the Palace of the King of Rome. This unusual direction shapes the cityscape and shows how the structure adapted to city planning.
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