Organ Clicquot of the Priory church in Souvigny

The Organ Clicquot resides in the Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul Priory, featuring three manuals, 28 stops, and a French-style pedalboard constructed with fir wood, tin, and lead.

François-Henri Clicquot completed this pipe organ on May 25, 1782, during the reign of Louis XVI, marking a significant achievement in French organ construction.

The instrument maintains its original mechanical components and composition, making it a reference point for classical French organ music performance and education.

The organ receives regular maintenance from the Jurine workshop, remains tuned to 440 Hz, and functions actively for concerts and private auditions throughout the year.

Despite the French Revolution's destruction of church archives in 1793, the organ preserved its authentic characteristics due to robust construction methods.

Location: Souvigny

Inception: May 25, 1782

Creator: François-Henri Clicquot

Made from material: fir wood, tin, lead, hide

GPS coordinates: 46.53504,3.19316

Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:09