Basilique Sainte-Maxellende de Caudry, Gothic Revival minor basilica in Caudry, France.
The Sainte-Maxellende basilica extends 72 meters in length and 36 meters in width, with a bell tower reaching 75 meters in height.
The construction of this religious monument took place between 1887 and 1890, following the architectural plans designed by Louis Marie Cordonnier.
The building contains two chapels within its transept, dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary and Saint Maxellende, housing the saint's shrine.
The basilica features three bells named Vox Dei, Pax, and Maxellende, weighing 2000, 1700, and 1500 kilograms respectively.
Two rose windows illuminate the interior space, each containing 4600 pieces of glass installed around 1921.
Location: Caudry
Architects: Louis Marie Cordonnier
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
GPS coordinates: 50.12403,3.40861
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:08
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