Église Notre-Dame-des-Anges de Lyon, Gothic Revival church in Gerland district, Lyon, France.
Notre-Dame-des-Anges is a Gothic Revival church on Rue Félix Brun in Lyon's Gerland district, 36 metres long, 18 metres wide at the transept and 10 metres high under the central vault. It has three naves, a choir and an ambulatory around the apse; the spire reaches 34 metres. The bell tower, flanked by two turrets, was built in 1893 with stones from the old Lafayette bridge.
Residents of the Mouche district petitioned the archbishop in 1869 for a parish, and Madame Darcher raised 11,997 francs for a church. Abbot Antoine Haour, who had worked for his architect uncle, drew the plans; the nave was built from 1880 to 1890. The bell tower followed in 1893, using stones from the old Lafayette bridge. A full restoration ran from 1990 to 1994.
The stained glass windows display biblical narratives and were crafted in the late 1800s by local artisans. You can observe how the colored light from these works illuminates the interior as you walk through the nave.
You will find the church on Rue Felix Brun in the 7th district with wheelchair access available at the entrance. Regular services take place throughout the week, giving visitors opportunities to experience the interior during community gatherings.
The three bells hang in the bell tower, which is buttressed by two small turrets. All three were cast in Lyon: Gabriella (1893) weighs 600 kg and sounds a G, Maria (1893) weighs 325 kg and sounds a B, and the smallest, 170 kg and of unknown name (1874), sounds a D. Their mechanism was electrified in 1955.
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