Église Saint-Vigor de Marly-le-Roi, Catholic church in Marly-le-Roi, France.
Description
The Église Saint-Vigor is a Catholic church in Marly-le-Roi with a robust exterior and a bell tower rising 42 meters (138 feet). The building combines architectural elements from different periods and was designed to serve two parishes as a single place of worship.
History
King Louis the Fourteenth commissioned the renowned architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart to design this building, which rose between 1688 and 1689. Construction took place to unite two separate parishes under one roof during his reign.
Culture
The church houses a bell from 1473 originally belonging to a nearby priory and displays stained glass windows crafted by a master artisan in the early 1900s. These objects reflect different craft traditions and periods that are preserved within these walls.
Practical
The building opens regularly for visitors and worshippers who wish to explore it. Guided tours can be arranged through the local tourism office if you want to learn more about the structure and its contents.
Did you know?
The main altar originally came from a chapel at Versailles Palace and was moved here in 1710 during renovations. This connection to the royal residence tells of the church's special place in local history.
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